Eucalyptol is a natural organic compound that is a colorless liquid. It is a cyclic ether and a monoterpenoid. Eucalyptol is also known by a variety of synonyms: 1,8-cineol, 1,8-cineole, cajeputol, 1,8-epoxy-p-menthane, 1,8-oxido-p-menthane, eucalyptol, eucalyptole, 1,3,3-trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2,2,2]octane, cineol, cineole. Flavoring and fragrance Because of its pleasant spicy aroma and taste, eucalyptol is used in flavorings, fragrances, and cosmetics.
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STANDARDs
Test ITEMS (Assay)
Relative Density Content Refraction
Appearance
A colorless to pale yellow liquid
Relative Density
0.895-0.920
Refraction
1.4580-1.4680
Specific Rotation
0-+5oC
Boiling Range
179 oC
Compatibility
It can be miscible in 50% ethyl alcohol
Cineol
99.5%
Conclusion
Conformed with CP STANDARD