OVERVIEW
Eucalyptol, a cyclic ether and a monoterpenoid, also known by 1,8 cineole, is a natural organic compound extracted from Mentha Arvensis crop. It is also found in camphor laurel, bay leaves, tea tree, mugwort, sweet basil, wormwood, rosemary, sage and other aromatic plant foliage.
It is a colourless liquid with an odour suggestive of camphor, fresh mint-like smell and a spicy, cooling taste. It comprises up to 90 percent of the essential oil of some species of the generic product eucalyptus oil.
1,8 Cineole is used widely in pharmaceutical preparations, applied internally and locally, it reduces inflammation and pain when applied topically. It is a great ingredient in many brands of mouthwash and cough suppressant. It is also used in flavour, fragrance industries due to its pleasant, spicy aroma and taste.
Eucalyptol is used in aromatherapy with a combination of eucalyptus, lavender, marjoram, peppermint oils to reduce pain and depression in people with arthritis. Cineole, furthermore, is used in room sprays, lotions, and in all kinds of cosmetic preparations, etc.
APPEARANCE
Colourless mobile liquid
ODOUR
Balsamic, herbaceous, fresh-cooling taste
IUPAC NAME
2,2,4-trimethyl-3-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane
CAS NUMBER
470-82-6; 8000-48-4
FEMA NUMBER
2465
EINECS NUMBER
207-431-5; 616-775-9
PRODUCT CODE
AFA002009
SYNONYM
1,8-Cineole, 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane
SHELF LIFE
12 Months
LOGP
2.82
FLASHPOINT
48°C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
0.919-0.924 @ 25°C
REFRACTIVE INDEX
1.454-1.460 @ 20°C
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
154.249 g/mol
PURITY (GLC)
98% Minimum
BOILING POINT
176-177°C
QUALITY
100% Pure and Natural
SOLUBILITY
Soluble in alcohols, most fixed oils, glycerin, propylene glycol