Cineole

aka. Eucalyptol

Systematic Name: 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-oxa-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane

 Physical Properties

Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₈O

Molecular Weight: 154.2516

Melting Point: 35.6^oC

Boiling Point: 351^oC

CAS: [470-82-6]

Description and Data

One of the chemicals which give eucalyptus its odour

Aromatherpy Company - Data on Extract of Cineole

http://www.phytominlabs.com/Products/Exotic_Essence/rosemary_cineole_L_pur_Roc.htm

Synthesis of Eucalyptol

Adams, J.; Belley, M.; Formation of reactive tricyclic intermediates via the intramolecular cyclopropanation of dihydropyrans - Synthesis of Eucalyptol; Tetrahedron Letters; Vol. 27; pp. 2075-2078

Also found in:

Rosemarinus officinalis,