Eucalyptol
Natural - Synthetic
Herbal > Agrestic > Terpenic > Icy
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Other names :
1,8-Cineole ; 4,7,7-trimethyl-8-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane ; 1,3,3-trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo(2.2.2)octane ; Cajeputol
Volatility :
Head
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.
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.
Year of discovery :
Data not available.
Other comments :
Data not available.
Price Range :
€€
Stability :
Stable in perfumes and diverse functional bases
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- Molecular formula :
- C10H18O
- Molecular Weight :
- 154.25 g/mol
- Density :
- 0.925
- Flash Point :
- 118.4°F (48°C)
- Fusion Point :
- 33.8°F (1°C)
- Appearance :
- Colorless liquid
- Log P :
- Data not available.
- Boiling Point :
- 348.8°F (176°C)
- Detection Threshold :
- Between 1 and 64 ppb (0.0000064%) according to people smelling it.
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.
Synthesis precursor :
Eucalyptol can be a precursor to the synthesis of other terpenes, by a Diels-Alder reaction for example.
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.
- EINECS number :
- 207-431-5
- FEMA number :
- 2465
- JECFA number :
- 1234
- FLAVIS number :
- 03.001
- Allergens :
- This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
- IFRA :
- This ingredient is not restricted
To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
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