Eugenol is a phenylpropene, an allyl chain-substituted guaiacol. Eugenol is a member of the phenylpropanoids class of chemical compounds. It is a clear to pale yellow oily liquid extracted from certain essential oils especially from clove oil, nutmeg, cinnamon, basil and bay leaf. <br>See also : [[Cloves]]
==Special Precautions of Eugenol==
* Eugenol is hepatotoxic, meaning it may cause damage to the liver.