eugenol catabolic process

Term ID

GO:0042856

Synonyms

• 4-allyl-2-methoxyphenol catabolic process
• 4-allyl-2-methoxyphenol catabolism
• eugenic acid catabolic process
• eugenic acid catabolism
• eugenol breakdown
• eugenol catabolism
• eugenol degradation

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of eugenol, a colorless, aromatic, liquid hydrocarbon (C10H12O2) found in clove oil.

References

Ontology

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