Name | 1,4-cineole |
Synonyms | FEMA 3658 ISOCINEOLE 1,4-cineol 1,4-cineole CINEOLE, 1,4- 1,4-epoxy-p-menthan 1,4-Epoxy-p-menthane 1,4-cineol, mixture of isomers 1-isopropyl-4-methyl-7-oxabicyclo(2.2.1)heptan 1-methyl-4-(propan-2-yl)-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-7-oxabicyclo(2.2.1)heptan |
CAS | 470-67-7 |
EINECS | 207-428-9 |
InChI | InChI=1/C10H18O/c1-8(2)10-6-4-9(3,11-10)5-7-10/h8H,4-7H2,1-3H3 |
Molecular Formula | C10H18O |
Molar Mass | 154.25 |
Density | 0.887 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | -46 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 65 °C/16 mmHg (lit.) |
Flash Point | 118°F |
JECFA Number | 1233 |
Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water |
Solubility | Insoluble in water |
Vapor Presure | 1.69mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
BRN | 104974 |
Storage Condition | 2-8℃ |
Sensitive | Avoid contact with oxides |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.445(lit.) |
MDL | MFCD00209502 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid with a light, mild camphor-like odor and a cool, gentle flavor. The boiling point is 109-112 °c (13.3kPa) or 173 °c, and the flash point is 47 °c. Relative density (d420)0.890, refractive index (nD20)1.452. A few insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol. A general commodity consists of about 75% l,4-cineole and about 15% 1,8-cineole. Natural products are found in the plant, and so on. |
Risk Codes | 10 - Flammable |
Safety Description | 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. |
UN IDs | UN 1993 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | OS9274000 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 10 |
Hazard Class | 3.2 |
Packing Group | III |
A colorless to pale yellow oily liquid with camphor and a cool herbal odor. Molecular weight 154. 28, boiling point 176 ~ 177t, melting point 1~1.5 ℃, freezing point 1 ℃, flash point 47~48 ℃, refractive index is 1. 455~1.460, the relative density is 0. 921~0.924. 1 ml cineole is soluble in 5ml 60% ethanol, soluble in ether, chloroform, glacial acetic acid, propylene glycol, slightly soluble in water.
obtained by distillation of eucalyptus oil followed by freeze separation.
can be used for edible spices.
FEMA | 3658 | 1,4-CINEOLE |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
product characteristics | 1,4 eucalyptol is a monoterpene substance with camphor aroma, which naturally exists in Citrus chinensis and chrysanthemum. Commercially available goods are generally composed of 75% 1,4-eucalyptus and 15%,1,8-eucalyptus. It is now available in China from the α-terpineol industry through the dehydration process. Mainly used in food additives, flavors and fragrances and pharmaceutical industries. |
toxicity | can be safely used in food (FDA, 172.515,2000). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): 12.14 of melted baked products; Cold drink 9.62; Meat products 8.29; Soft candy 11.49; Gel and pudding 9.91; Alcohol-free beverage 9.21; Alcohol-containing beverage 4.7l; Hard candy 50.0; Gum sugar 25.0. |
biological activity | 1,4-Cineole is a natural and widely distributed oxygen-containing monoterpene. 1,4-Cineole is present in eucalyptus oil and activates human TRPM8 and TRPA1. |
use | GB/T(14156-93) column is allowed to use food spices. |
toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |