Eucalyptol

HS Code
2906.19.00

Basic Info

Concentration
Pure substance
Appearance / Color
White to off-white solid
Drug Precursor Status
Non-precursor

Categories

Eucalyptol, also known as 1,8-cineole, is a natural organic compound predominantly found in eucalyptus oil. It can be extracted from eucalyptus leaves through steam distillation.
Synthetic production methods typically involve starting materials like pinene and undergoing various chemical reactions such as oxidation to produce eucalyptol.