CL003

Clove oil

Formula MI Number CAS Number C.I.Number

6718

MI: Merck Index Number
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
C.I.: Chemical Index Number

Background

Clove oil is derived from the dried flower-buds of Syzygium aromaticum (Eugenia aromatica or caryophyllata). The principal allergens are eugenol and isoeugenol.

Synonyms

Clove oil
Caryophyllus

Uses

Baking and cookings
Confectionery
Perumes
Clove cigarettes
Lipsticks
Soaps
Flavor
Dental analgesic

Cross-Reactions

Balsam Peru
Eugenol
Isoeugenol

Unusual Reactions

References

1. Calnan, C.D., Oil of cloves, laurel, lavender, peppermint.. Contact Dermatitis Newsletter, 1970. 7: p. 148.
2. Warin, R.P. and R.J. Smith, Chronic urticaria Investigations with patch and challenge tests. Contact Dermatitis, 1982. 8(2): p. 117-21.
3. Rudzki, E. and Z. Grzywa, Dermatitis from propolis. Contact Dermatitis, 1983. 9(1): p. 40-5.
4. Niinimaki, A., Delayed-type allergy to spices. Contact Dermatitis, 1984. 11(1): p. 34-40.
5. van den Akker, T.W., et al., Contact allergy to spices. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 22(5): p. 267-72.
6. Futrell, J.M. and R.L. Rietschel, Spice allergy evaluated by results of patch tests. Cutis, 1993. 52(5): p. 288-90.
7. Lovell, C.R., Plants and the Skin. 1993, London: Blackwell Scientific Publications.

This information originates from

Trey Truett, MD

truettap@ctrvax.vanderbilt.edu