1,8-Cineole

99%

1,8-Cineole, commonly known as Eucalyptol, is a colourless to light yellow liquid with a distinctive camphoraceous spicy odour. It constitutes up to 90% of eucalyptus oil, from which it derives its common name. 1,8-Cineole is also widely found in the foliage of various other aromatic plants, including camphor laurel, bay leaves, tea tree, mugwort, sweet basil, wormwood, rosemary, and sage.

Substance Identification

Synonyms Eucalyptol
CAS 470-82-6
EINECS 207-431-5
FEMA 2465
HS.CODE 29092000
Molecular Formula C10H18O
Moleclar Weight 154.25

Application & Uses

  • Food Industry:
    • As an important food ingredient and flavouring agent, 1,8-Cineole is widely used to provide distinct flavour and aroma profiles, enhancing the sensory experience of food products.
  • Pharmaceutical Industry:
    • In the pharmaceutical industry, 1,8-Cineole is broadly applied, often as an active ingredient in medicines for respiratory conditions or as a carrier in other medicinal preparations.

Features & Benefits

  • Exceptional Purity & Distinctive Camphoraceous Aroma:
    • Through a meticulous fractional distillation process, 1,8-Cineole achieves an outstanding purity of 99.6% to 99.8%. Its unique cool, camphoraceous, and spicy aroma makes it an ideal flavouring and active ingredient for both food and pharmaceutical products.
  • Broad Pharmaceutical & Food Application Versatility:
    • As the primary active component of eucalyptus oil, 1,8-Cineole demonstrates proven efficacy in alleviating respiratory conditions and serves as a vital carrier in medicinal preparations. Concurrently, it is extensively used in the food industry as an ingredient to impart unique flavour and aroma.

Sales Specification

ITEM VALUE
Appearance Colorless to light yellow liquid
Odor Camphor spicy
Purity, GC, % 99 min
Content of Eucalyptol, % 99 max
Refractive Index, @ n20/D 1.458 to 1.468
Relative Density, @ d20/20 0.895 to 0.920
Optical Rotation, @ 20°C, ° 0 to +5
Solubility Soluble in 5 times of 50% ethanol, assume clarified solution

Package

  • Galvanized Iron Drum, 180kg net each

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GHS Hazard Statements

H-Code H226/317
P-Code P210/233/240/241/243/280/261/272
Response P303+P361+P353 P370+P378 P302+P352 P333+P313 P321 P362+P364
Storage P403+P235
Disposal P501
S-phrases: S26-S39 | R-phrases: R10;R37/38;R41

Storage

  • Environmental & Temperature Control:
    • Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, and protect from light.
    • Avoid high temperatures to maintain product stability and prevent decomposition or volatilisation.
    • Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.
  • Container Management & Prevention:
    • Ensure containers are tightly closed to prevent volatilisation and external contamination, and are clearly labelled.
    • Ground all equipment containing the material to prevent static build-up.
  • Hazard Isolation:
    • Keep storage areas away from heat, sparks, open flames, and all sources of ignition.
    • This combustible liquid should be stored in a separate safety storage cabinet or room.
    • Keep away from incompatible materials to prevent hazardous reactions.
  • Safe Handling & Inspection:
    • Handle carefully, and stack stably.
    • After prolonged storage, always check quality before use.
  • Compliance & Emergency Preparedness:
    • Strictly comply with all safety regulations, particularly those pertaining to combustible liquid storage.
    • Ensure emergency plans are in place for unforeseen circumstances.

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