Eucalyptus Oil (CAS No. 8000-48-4)
Eucalyptus oil refers to the distilled essential oil obtained from the leaves of eucalyptus trees, a genus in the Myrtaceae family originally native to Australia and now cultivated worldwide. It has a long history of diverse applications, including pharmaceutical use, antiseptic and insect-repellent functions, as well as roles in flavoring, fragrance, and various industrial fields. The oil is extracted through steam distillation of selected eucalyptus leaves.
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Eucalyptus oil Chemical Properties
| Boiling point | 200 °C |
| density | 0.909 g/mL at 25 °C |
| FEMA | 2466 | EUCALYPTUS OIL (EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS LABILLE) |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.46 |
| Fp | 135 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Colourless to pale yellow |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. eucalyptus |
| Odor Type | herbal |
| biological source | (Eucalyptus Globulus) |
| Dielectric constant | 4.84 |
| Major Application | pharmaceutical |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | PERFUMING |
| SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS |
| FRAGRANCE |
| TONIC |
| SKIN CONDITIONING |
| Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) | Eucalyptus oil (8000-48-4) |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C10H18O/c1-9(2)8-4-6-10(3,11-9)7-5-8/h8H,4-7H2,1-3H3 |
| InChIKey | WEEGYLXZBRQIMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C12(C)CCC(CC1)C(C)(C)O2 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 8000-48-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Eucalyptus oil (8000-48-4) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 10-38 |
| Safety Statements | 16-26-36 |
| RIDADR | UN 1993 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | LE2530000 |
| TSCA | TSCA listed |
| HazardClass | 3.2 |
| PackingGroup | III |
| HS Code | 33012960 |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| Hazard Classifications | Flam. Liq. 3 |
| toxicity | The acute oral LD50 value of eucalyptol was reported as 2480 mg/kg in the rat (Jenner, Hagan, Taylor, Cook & Fitzhugh, 1964). The acute dermal LD50 in rabbits exceeded 5 g/kg (Moreno, 1973). |
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Product Applications of Eucalyptus Oil (CAS No. 8000-48-4)
Eucalyptus oil is known for its antiseptic, disinfectant, antifungal, and circulation-stimulating properties, and is also widely used as a fragrance ingredient. Native to Australia, it was historically regarded by Indigenous Australians and later European settlers as a general remedy. It has a long-standing tradition of medicinal use and is considered a versatile and powerful herbal ingredient. Its antiseptic and disinfectant properties are reported to increase with aging of the oil. The main active component is eucalyptol, and the essential oil is extracted from eucalyptus leaves. It should be noted that eucalyptus oil may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
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