Term Name: | eugenol catabolic process |
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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. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0042856] QuickGO AmiGO |