Eucalyptus essential oil is obtained from fresh leaves of the tall, evergreen eucalyptus tree (Eucalyptus globulus, or less common). The essential oil is colorless and has a distinctive taste and odor. The potent medicinal benefits of eucalyptus oil are due to a compound called eucalyptol (also known as 1,8-cineole), which has antimicrobial properties. The oil is used in a variety of over-the-counter drugs including rubs, inhalers, liniments, rash creams, and mouthwashes.
Eucalyptus is native to Australia and has spread in the past few centuries to other parts of the world including China, India, Europe, and South Africa. It is also known as fever tree, Tasmanian blue gum tree or stringy bark tree, depending on where it is located in the world. Though many countries produce eucalyptus oil in small quantities, the prime source of eucalyptus oil for the world is still Australia.
The numerous health benefits of eucalyptus oil have attracted the attention of the entire world, and it has stimulated a great deal of exploration into its usage in aromatherapy as well as in conventional medicine.
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Product Name |
Eucalyptus essential oil |
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Appearance |
slight yellow liquid |
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Odor |
Pleasant aroma |
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CAS |
8000-48-4 |
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Relative density |
0.913g/ml at 25℃ |
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Refractive index |
1.46 |
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Optical rotation |
0°~+5° |
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Main ingredients |
1,8-Cineole |
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Storage |
Store in cool and dry place, 3 years' shelf life when properly stored. |
