Pseudoisoeugenol

Pseudoisoeugenol is a naturally occurring phenylpropene and an isomer of eugenol.^[1]

Pseudoisoeugenol

Names
Preferred IUPAC name 4-Methoxy-2-[(E)-prop-1-enyl]phenol
Other names 2-(1-Propenyl)-4-methoxyphenol trans-Pseudoisoeugenol
Identifiers
CAS Number	98755-22-7 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	17273716 N
PubChem CID	16116489
UNII	TQ75A9G9UX Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID101337120
InChI InChI=1S/C10H12O2/c1-3-4-8-7-9(12-2)5-6-10(8)11/h3-7,11H,1-2H3/b4-3+ Key: CNTCZYAGRDSWBW-ONEGZZNKSA-N
SMILES CC=CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)OC)O
Properties
Chemical formula	C10H12O2
Molar mass	164.204 g·mol−1
Density	1.0 g/cm3
Boiling point	357.3 °C (675.1 °F; 630.5 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Natural occurrence and derivatives

Pseudoisoeugenol naturally occurs in the essential oils of roots from plants within the genus Pimpinella.^[1][2] In addition to its standard form, the compound also occurs in a variety of structural derivatives. Common derivatives include the compound with its side chain bearing an epoxide functional group and the aromatic ring being associated with one of many possible esters in the 2nd position. Common esters of the phenol group include angelic acid, 2-methylbutanoic acid, tiglic acid, and 2-methylpropionic acid esters.^[1] Hydrolysis of these esters, either in vivo or by using strong acids, forms 2-methyl-5-methoxybenzofuran.^[3]

Biosynthesis

Biosynthesis of the compound is hypothesized to proceed via a NIH shift of anethole.^[4]

See also

• Isoeugenol