Eucalyptus Oil

Description:
Eucalyptus oil is the generic name for distilled oil from the leaf of Eucalyptus, a genus of the plant family Myrtaceae native to Australia and cultivated worldwide. Eucalyptus oil has a history of wide application, as a pharmaceutical, antiseptic, repellent, flavouring, fragrance and industrial uses.
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus globulus
Other Name: cineole
Country of origin: India
Colour: yellow to yellow-brown
Odour: hints of lemon, peppermint, fresh.
Refractive Index: 1.450 – 1.459
Optical Rotation: -2° to +4°
Specific Gravity: 0.858 – 0.877
Solubility: In alcohol & carrier oils
Extraction Methods: Steam distillation
Parts used: Leaves
Major Constituents: eucalyptol, α-pinene