Eucalyptol [eukalyptol]
- Terms
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1,3,3-trimethyl-2-oxabicyklo[2,2,2]oktan
1,8-cineol
1,8-epoxy-p-menthan
1,8-oxido-p-menthan
cineol
kajeputol
Soledum
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1,8-Cineol
1,8-Cineole
1,8-Epoxy-p-menthane
Cineole
Soledum
A monoterpene and cyclohexanol derivative that is the major component of EUCALYPTUS OIL. It is used in mouthwash, insect repellent, and as a cough suppressant, and also is widely used as a flavoring agent and solvent. It has antimicrobial properties.
- DUI
- D000077591 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M0055349
- CAS
- 2-Oxabicyclo(2.2.2)octane, 1,3,3-trimethyl-
- History note
- 2019 (1969)
- Public note
- 2019; EUCALYPTOL was indexed under CYCLOHEXANOLS and MONOTERPENES 2002-2018; under MENTHOL/analogs 1982-2001; under EPOXY COMPOUNDS 1969-1982; and under TERPENES 1969-1977
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