Eucalyptus oil
Synonymous: Eucalyptus essential oil, blue eucalyptus oil
Preparation method:
It is obtained from the fresh leaves of Eucalyptus globulus or other eucalyptus, camphor and camphor trees of myrtle family by steam distillation.
The average melting point is - 15.4 °. Almost insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, absolute ethanol, oil and fat.
Quality standard:
Optical rotation (20 ℃): 0 ~ + 5 °
Miscibility (20 ℃): fully soluble in five times the volume of 70% (V / V) ethanol
Eucalyptus content: 70.0% ~ 85.0%
Arsenic (As): ≤ 0.0003%
Heavy metals (calculated by Pb): ≤ 0.001%
Packaging and storage:
25kg / barrel, 50kg / barrel, 180kg / barrel, sealed and stored in a dark, cool and dry place.
Eucalyptus oil is one of the most commonly used essential oils. With the increasing popularity of candy and gum, eucalyptus oil has a main use as a food additive. Synthetic fragrances bring new influence and clean appeal to the cosmetic industry, such as toothpaste and oral cleansing products, and other household cleaning products, which also affect the fragrance of perfume. Eucalyptus oil, as an antibacterial agent, is also used in the pharmaceutical industry, especially in the treatment of respiratory tract infection and other similar diseases.
IUPAC
1,3,3-trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane
Matter Classification
organic
Density
0.909 g/mL at 25 °C
Appearance
Colourless to pale yellow. Liquid
Export Formalities
A,B
N,M,R