Product Name: |
1,8-Cineole |
Synonyms: |
1,8-Cineo;1,8-Epoxy-p-Menthanel;Eucalyptol 99%;Oil Eucalyptus 80-85%;1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane 1,8-Cineole 1,8-Epoxy-p-menthane Cineole;Eucalyptol (cineole);1,8-CINEOL;1,8-CINEOLE |
CAS: |
470-82-6 |
MF: |
C10H18O |
MW: |
154.25 |
EINECS: |
207-431-5 |
Product Categories: |
Inhibitors;Miscellaneous Natural Products;Heterocycles;Heterocyclic Compounds;Bicyclic Monoterpenes;Biochemistry;Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Isotope Labeled Compounds;Pharmaceuticals;Isotope Labelled Compounds;Terpenes |
Mol File: |
470-82-6.mol |
|
Melting point |
1-2 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point |
176-177 °C(lit.) |
density |
0.9225 |
FEMA |
2465 | EUCALYPTOL |
refractive index |
n20/D 1.457(lit.) |
Fp |
122 °F |
storage temp. |
2-8°C |
solubility |
3.5g/l |
form |
Liquid |
color |
Clear colorless to slightly yellow |
Water Solubility |
Soluble in water(3500 mg/L (at 21°C). Miscible with ether, alcohol, chloroform, glacial acetic acid, oils. Soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether; slightly soluble in carbon tetrachloride. |
JECFA Number |
1234 |
Merck |
14,3895 |
BRN |
105109 |
Stability: |
Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with acids, bases, strong oxidizing agents. |
InChIKey |
WEEGYLXZBRQIMU-WAAGHKOSSA-N |
CAS DataBase Reference |
470-82-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference |
Eucalyptol(470-82-6) |
EPA Substance Registry System |
Eucalyptol (470-82-6) |
Hazard Codes |
Xi,F |
Risk Statements |
10-37/38-41-36/37/38 |
Safety Statements |
26-39-16 |
RIDADR |
UN 1993 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany |
2 |
RTECS |
OS9275000 |
TSCA |
Yes |
HS Code |
2932 99 00 |
HazardClass |
3 |
PackingGroup |
III |
Hazardous Substances Data |
470-82-6(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Toxicity |
LD50 orally in Rabbit: 2480 mg/kg |
Chemical Properties |
Colorless Liquid |
Occurrence |
Its name is derived from its presence in the essential oils of Eucalyptus globulus and Melaleuca leucadendron L. (essential oil of cajeput). It was originally identified in the essential oil of Artemisia maritime and subsequently in a large number (approx. 270) of other essential oils: rosemary, laurel leaves, clary sage, myrrh, cardamom, star anise, camphor, lavender, peppermint, Litsea guatemalensis, Luvunga scadens Roxb., Achillea micrantha and Salvia triloba. The essential oil of Eucalyptus polibrac tea has been reported to contain up to 91% eucalyptol. Also reported found in citrus oils and juices, guava, papaya, cinnamon bark, root and leaf, ginger, corn mint oil, spearmint, nutmeg, pepper, Thymus zygis, cardamom, cranberry, laurel, pepper, sweet marjoram, coriander, Spanish origanum, Ocimum basilicum, curcuma, sage, laurel, sweet and bitter fennel, myrtle leaf and berry, pimento and calamus. |
Uses |
eucalyptol is considered an antiseptic. This is a monoterpene compound that provides the fragrance associated with the essential oil of eucalyptus. eucalyptol is also used to fragrance cosmetic preparations. |