Eucalyptol

Uses in perfumery :

Eucalyptol is used in woody, aromatic and fougere perfumes, to boost a lavender and to ice flowers and fruits, bringing them a cold facet.

Year of discovery :

Data not available.

Natural availability :

Eucalyptus EO contains up to 85% Eucalyptol, therefore the molecule can be extracted with a purity of up to 99,8%. Bay Leaf EO also contains up to 70% Eucalyptol.

Isomerism :

Eucalyptol has several constitutional isomers, mainly with a floral note: Linalool, Geraniol and Nerol are part of it. Menthone is also an isomer of Eucalyptol, and has a very minty note, but less coniferous.

Synthesis precursor :

Eucalyptol can be a precursor to the synthesis of other terpenes, by a Diels-Alder reaction for example.

Synthesis route :

Eucalyptol is a little synthesized raw material, as it can be extracted from Eucalyptus EO and other oils with a high yield and high purity.

Stability :

Stable in perfumes and diverse functional bases

Other comments :

Data not available.

Allergens :

This ingredient does not contain any allergen.

Signal word :

Warning

Hazard pictograms :

Precautionary statements :

IFRA 51^th :

This ingredient is not restricted for the 51th amendment