References

DMA Code

800916

CAS Number

85480-37-1

FEMA Number

2225

EINECS Number

287-316-4

Characteristics

From Vietnam, Indonesia or Australia, the leaves and twigs of this evergreen tree are distilled to give a green, yellow oil with a eucalyptus-camphoraceous odour that is said to have many medicinal properties.  The level of cineol content, which determines its price, varies from 25 to over 70 percent.

Product Information

Category Essential Oils and Extracts

Regional Availability Worldwide

Harvest Period Year round

Natural Status EU Natural

Organoleptic Descriptors sweet, fresh, eucalyptus, herbal, camphor, rosemary

Common Applications eucalyptus, lavender, herbal, rosemary

Appearance Colourless to greenish yellow liquid

Kosher yes

Halal yes

Chemical Properties

Assay n/a

Optical Rotation -4.0 to 1.0

Refractive Index @20℃ 1.4500 - 1.4710

Specific Gravity @20℃ 0.905 - 0.928

Flash Point ℃ n/a

Shelf Life (months) 12

Storage Recommendations Sealed containers in a cool dark place. Check quality before use.