The chemical ___________ present in clove is used for destroying cell walls of microorganisms and fungus.
Eugenol
Eugenol
These clove extracts are applied to the gums to kill germs and relieve the pain of dental surgery. Eugenol is a member of the phenylpropanoids class of chemical compounds. It is a colourless to pale yellow, aromatic oily liquid extracted from certain essential oils.