Eucalyptol also named Cineole
Eucalyptol is a natural organic compound that is a colorless liquid. It is a cyclic ether and a monoterpenoid.Eucalyptol is also known by a variety of synonyms: 1,8-cineol,1,8-cineole, cajeputol,1,8-epoxy-p-menthane,1,8-oxido-p-menthane, eucalyptol,eucalyptole, 1,3,3-trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane,cineol,and cineole.
Eucalyptol comprises up to 90 percent of the essential oil of some species of the generic product Eucalyptus oil, hence the common name of the
compound. It is also found in camphor laurel, bay leaves, tea tree, mugwort, sweet basil, wormwood, rosemary, sage and other aromatic plant
foliage. Eucalyptol with a purity from 99.6 to 99.8 percent can be obtained in large quantities by fractional distillation of eucalyptus oil.
Application:
Cineole is an ingredient in many brands of mouthwash and cough suppressant. It controls airway mucus hypersecretion and asthma
via anti-inflammatory cytokine inhibition. Eucalyptol is an effective treatment for nonpurulent rhinosinusitis. Research showed that treated
subjects experienced less headache on bending, frontal headache, sensitivity of pressure points of trigeminal nerve, impairment of general condition, nasal obstruction, and rhinological secretion. Side effects from treatment were minimal. Eucalyptol reduces inflammation and pain when applied topically. It kills leukaemia cells in vitro.
Insecticide and repellent.
Eucalyptol is used as an insecticide and insect repellent. In contrast,eucalyptol is one of many compounds that are attractive to males of various species of orchid bees, which gather the chemical to synthesize pheromones; it is commonly used as bait to attract and collect these bees for study.
Storage:Our Eucalyptol is stored in tight closed containers at a cool,dry place and keep away from direct strong sunshine.
Bulk package:1kg,5kgs,10kgs,25kgs,170kgs in a drum
Small bottle package:10ml,20ml,30ml,50ml,100ml
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