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