eugenol

(u’jen-ol). An oily, liquid principle, C\oH,,0,, obtainable from oil of cloves, cinnamon, etc. It is an antiseptic and local anesthetic used in dentistry. Dose, 10-15 min. (0.666-1 c.c.). Called also eugenic acid and caryophillic acid. @. ace d, an antiseptic and local anesthetic, in shining plates or fine Dose, A camphor, C,9H,,0;, found needles: C,H;(3H;)OCH,.CONH,.. benzoate. Sce benz eugenol. °. iodid. Same as to do eugenol.