Clove Oil

HS Code
3301.22.00

Basic Info

Physical State
Liquid
Appearance / Color
Clear to pale yellow liquid
Odor
Strong, spicy, eugenol
Taste
Characteristic spice taste
Moisture Content (%)
<0.5%
pH
N/A (essential oil)

Categories

Clove oil is extracted from cloves, the aromatic flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum). The extraction method often involves steam distillation or solvent extraction.
Synthetic production of clove oil constituents like eugenol can involve starting with compounds like guaiacol and undergoing specific chemical reactions.