Eucalyptol (1,8-cineole)
Specification
99.50% Eucalyptol (1,8-cineole) by GC
Introduction
Eucalyptol(as also called as 1,8-cineole CAS NO. 470-82-6, Molecular Formula: C10H18O) is a monoterpenoid. A colorless liquid, it is a bicyclic ether. Eucalyptol has a fresh mint-like smell and a spicy, cooling taste. It is insoluble in water, but miscible with organic solvents.
Eucalyptol (1,8-cineole) is isolated from Eucalyptus oil.
Application
1) Eucalyptol is an ingredient in commercial mouthwashes, and has been used in traditional medicine as a cough suppressant
Because of Eucalyptol’s pleasant, spicy aroma and taste, eucalyptol is used in flavorings, fragrances, and cosmetics. Cineole-based eucalyptus oil is used as a flavouring at low levels in various products, including baked goods, confectionery, meat products, and beverages.
2) Eucalyptol exhibits insecticidal and insect repellent properties.
Certificate Of Analysis For Reference
Product Name: | Eucalyptol | Latin Name: | Eucalyptus globulus Labill | |||||
Batch Number: | 20200528 | Used Part: | Eucalyptus Oil | |||||
Batch Quantity: | 720KG | Analysis Date: | August 6, 2020 | |||||
Manufacture Date: | May 28, 2020 | Certificate Date: | August 6, 2020 |
ITEM | SPECIFICATION | RESULTS | |||||
Description: Appearance Odor Extract Solvents |
Colorless liquid Camphor-Like and Strong Cool Odour Water Distilled and isolated |
Colorless Clear liquid Conforms Conforms |
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Assay: 1,8 Cineole Acid value (mg KOH/g) |
≥98% by GC ≤1mg/g |
99.66% 0.13mg/g |
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Physical: Relative Density (20℃) Refractive Index (20℃) Optical Rotation (20℃) Solubility (60% ethanol) |
0.921-0.924 1.4540-1.4600 -0.5º~+0.5º 1ml:5ml clear |
0.922 1.4580 -0.046º Conforms |
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Chemical: Arsenic (As) Lead (Pb) Cadmium (Cd) Mercury (Hg) Heavy Metals |
≤2ppm ≤5ppm ≤1ppm ≤0.1ppm ≤20ppm |
Conforms Conforms Conforms Conforms Conforms |
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Microbial: Total Plate Count Yeast & Mold E.Coli Salmonella Staphylococcus |
≤1000cfu/g Max ≤100cfu/g Max Negative Negative Negative |
Conforms Conforms Conforms Conforms Conforms |
Conclusion: Conform to specification (Food standard GB1886.119-2015)
Storage: Store in cool & dry place. Keep away from strong light and heat.
Shelf life: 12 month when properly stored.