1,8-Cineole
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 |
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 |
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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