Eucalyptol

At a glance

Also called cineole, this is the dominant compound in eucalyptus oil, giving a sharp, camphoraceous, medicinal-fresh character used in aromatic and hygienic-fresh compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
derived from eucalyptus oil and other plant sources
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
470-82-6
Profile
cooling, minty, camphorous
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01