4-Propenylguaiacol Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
4-Propenylguaiacol is a commonly used fragrance added to many commercially available products, and occurs naturally in the essential oils of plants such as ylang-ylang. It is also a significant dermatologic sensitizer and allergen, and as a result has been restricted to 200 p.p.m. since 1998 according to guidelines issued by the fragrance industry . Allergic reactivity to 4-Propenylguaiacol may be identified with a patch test.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Trade Name | 4-Propenylguaiacol |
| Generic | Isoeugenol |
| Isoeugenol Other Names | 4-Propenylguaiacol, Propenylguaiacol |
| Type | |
| Formula | C10H12O2 |
| Weight | Average: 164.204 Monoisotopic: 164.083729626 |
| Groups | Approved, Experimental |
| Therapeutic Class | |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
4-Propenylguaiacol is approved by the FDA for use within allergenic epicutaneous patch tests which are indicated for use as an aid in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in persons 6 years of age and older.
