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Sigma-Aldrich

Eucalyptol

natural, ≥99%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane, 1,8-Cineole, 1,8-Epoxy-p-menthane

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H18O
CAS Number:
470-82-6
Molecular Weight:
154.25
FEMA Number:
2465
Beilstein:
105109
EC Number:
207-431-5
Council of Europe no.:
182
MDL number:
MFCD00167977
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901113
Flavis number:
3.001
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

400

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117

Assay

≥99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.457 (lit.)

bp

176-177 °C (lit.)

mp

1-2 °C (lit.)

density

0.921 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

limonene (sum of D, L and DL)

Organoleptic

camphoraceous; herbaceous; minty

SMILES string

C[C@]12CC[C@H](CC1)C(C)(C)O2

InChI

1S/C10H18O/c1-9(2)8-4-6-10(3,11-9)7-5-8/h8H,4-7H2,1-3H3/t8-,10+

InChI key

WEEGYLXZBRQIMU-WAAGHKOSSA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 30 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Cardamom, cranberry, laurel, pepper, rosemary and sweet marjoram.

Pictograms

FlameExclamation mark
GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226,H317

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

125.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

52 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Hee-jin Jun et al.
Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, 23(2), 579-583 (2012-12-19)
We investigated the effect of cineole on the expression of genes related to reverse cholesterol transport and hepatic fatty acid metabolism. Cineole, a small aroma compound in teas and herbs, significantly stimulated the transactivation of liver X receptor modulator (LXR)-α
Zerihun A Demissie et al.
Plant molecular biology, 79(4-5), 393-411 (2012-05-18)
Several members of the genus Lavandula produce valuable essential oils (EOs) that are primarily constituted of the low molecular weight isoprenoids, particularly monoterpenes. We isolated over 8,000 ESTs from the glandular trichomes of L. x intermedia flowers (where bulk of
Lisa A Shipley et al.
Journal of chemical ecology, 38(9), 1178-1189 (2012-10-12)
Pygmy rabbits (Brachylagus idahoensis) are one of only three vertebrates that subsist virtually exclusively on sagebrush (Artemisia spp.), which contains high levels of monoterpenes that can be toxic. We examined the mechanisms used by specialist pygmy rabbits to eliminate 1,8-cineole
Johannes F-W Greiner et al.
Biochimica et biophysica acta, 1833(12), 2866-2878 (2013-07-23)
Natural plant-derived products are commonly applied to treat a broad range of human diseases, including cancer as well as chronic and acute airway inflammation. In this regard, the monoterpene oxide 1,8-cineol, the active ingredient of the clinically approved drug Soledum®
Patricia Rodrigues Lima et al.
Life sciences, 92(24-26), 1195-1201 (2013-05-25)
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory condition wherein pro-inflammatory mediators, oxidative stress, and NF-κB signaling play a key role. Currently, no specific therapy exists and treatment is mainly supportive and targeted to prevent local pancreatic injury and systemic inflammatory complications.
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