DESCRIPTION
Temporary Restorative Material (use together).
EUGENOL is obtained from Clove Oil. It is a light-yellow liquid. Darkens and thickens on exposure to air. It smells like cloves.
Practically insoluble in water. Soluble in alcohol, chloroform, ether and oils.
It has an anodyne (soothing) action on the pulp, which is why it is often used as a waiting dressing for restorations.
It has analgesic, antiseptic and balsamic, anti-inflammatory and healing qualities.