Jiangxi Planty Manor Health Industry Co.,Ltd

Plant extract pure eucalyptus oil for medical usage

CAS: 8000-48-4

Eucalyptus oil

Molecular formula: C10H18O

Molecular weight: 154.25

Chemical properties of eucalyptus oil

Boiling point: 200 C

Density: 0.909 g/mL at 25 C

Refractive index: n20/D 1.46

FEMA: 2466 | EUCALYPTUS OIL (EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS LABILLE)

Flash point: 135 F

security information

Transportation number of dangerous goods: UN 1993 3/PG 3

HazardClass: 3.2

Types and production

Eucalyptus oils in the trade are categorized into three broad types according to their composition and main end-use: medicinal, perfumery and industrial. 

Medicinal and antiseptic

The eucalyptus oil is used as component in pharmaceutical preparations to relieve the symptoms of influenza and colds, in products like cough sweets, lozenges, ointments and inhalants. Eucalyptus oil may have antibacterial effects on pathogenic bacteria in the respiratory tract. The main chemical components of Eucalyptus oil, eucalyptol and alpha-terpineol, give the essential oil a soothing, cooling vapor. This makes Eucalyptus oil useful for massage

Eucalyptus oil is used in flavouring, including baked goods, confectionery, meat products and beverages.Eucalyptus oil has antimicrobial activity against a broad range of foodborne human pathogens and food spoilage microorganisms.