Eucalyptus Oil
Description
Eucalyptus oil is the generic name for distilled oil from the leaf of Eucalyptus, a genus of the plant family Myrtaceae native to Australia and cultivated worldwide. Eucalyptus oil has a history of wide application, as a pharmaceutical, antiseptic, repellent, flavouring, fragrance and industrial uses.
Application
Pharmaceutical raw materials
Air disinfectant
Food additives
Daily chemical industry
Widely used for pharmaceutical products, and for chewing gum, toothpaste, gargle and air freshener as fragrance and flavor oil.
Specification
| Items | Standards |
| Characters | Colorless to light yellow liquid; Cool and refreshing aroma with some smell of camphor |
| Relative density (20/20℃) | 0.905 — 0.919 |
| Refractive index (20℃) | 1.4580—1.4650 |
| Specific optical rotation (20℃) | 0 — +6℃ |
| Solubility (20℃) | 1:3~1:5 Soluble in 70% ethanol |
| Assay | 1,8 Cineole ≥80% |
Benefits & Functions
Effective in lowering joint and muscle pain;
Promotes faster healing of wounds,cuts and sores;
Relieve the symptoms of influenza and colds;
Antibacterial effects on pathogenic organisms of respiratory tract;
Treats asthma and other respiratory problems;
