Eucalyptol

Eucalyptol, also known as 1,8-cineole, is a terpene found in cannabis. Eucalyptol is widely used for its pleasant aroma in flavorings, fragrances, and cosmetics, and is an additive in cigarettes and commercial mouthwashes.

Uses of Eucalyptol

• Used in flavorings, fragrances, and cosmetics for its pleasant aroma and taste.
• Cineole-based eucalyptus oil is added to baked goods and beverages in small amounts.
• Listed as an additive in cigarettes to enhance flavor.
• Found in commercial mouthwashes.
• Traditional medicine uses it as a cough suppressant.

Properties and Chemistry of Eucalyptol

• Insecticidal effects on Lutzomyia longipalpis.
• Exhibits antimicrobial and antibacterial properties.
• Enantiomers analysis.
• Chemistry and bioactivity of Eucalyptus essential oils.
• Composition of essential oils from various plant sources.

Toxicology of Eucalyptol

• LD toxicity of 2.48 grams per kg (rat).
• Ingestion in significant quantities can cause headache and gastric distress.
• Low viscosity may lead to lung entry if swallowed or vomited.
• Difficult to remove from lungs, causing severe injury or death.

Biosynthesis of Eucalyptol

• Generated from geranyl pyrophosphate (GPP) via a catalyzed process.
• Involves the intermediacy of alpha-terpinyl cation.
• Found in various plant sources like galangal and ginger.
• Process studied in Streptomyces clavuligerus.

Applications and Research on Eucalyptol

• Inhibition of human erythrocyte acetylcholinesterase.
• Used in aromatherapy, traditional medicine, and pharmaceuticals.
• Potential therapeutic benefits.
• Various studies on the essential oil composition of different plant sources.

Eucalyptol Data Sources