Q26 / 150 · MHT CET 2025 (23 Apr Shift 1) · Chemistry
What is the medicinal property of Eugenol?
- AAntiseptic
- BAntioxidant
- Correct answerCAnalgesic and antimicrobial
- DAntidiabetic
Solution
Eugenol is a phenylpropanoid compound with several medicinal properties. It demonstrates antiseptic and antioxidant capabilities, inhibiting microbial growth and neutralizing free radicals.
Its most significant and well-documented medicinal actions are analgesic and antimicrobial. Eugenol is particularly valued in dentistry for its local anesthetic effects and broad-spectrum activity against bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
While some research indicates potential antidiabetic effects, these are not among its primary established medicinal applications.
The correct classification of eugenol's key medicinal properties is option C.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.