Synthesis of New Molecules Derived from Eugenol

Eugenol is the main active component of clove essential oil and has demonstrated relevant biological potential with well-known antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory action. Thus, three eugenol derivatives were synthesized, purified, and characterized in this study. The derivatives were produced by O-alkylation reactions (Williamson), which fix polyoxygen chains at the level of eugenol's phenol function.