Description-
Eucalyptus is an evergreen tree which grows faster, native to Australlia and cultivated worldwide such as in India, Europe & South Africa. Eucalyptus oil is obtained from Eucalyptus globulus belongs to Myrtaceae family. Eucalyptus globulus oil has high content cineole up to 60-70%.

Extraction-
Eucalyptus oil is extracted from fresh or partially dried leaves and young twigs through steam distillation.

Composition-
Its composition are cineole, α-pinene, β-pinene, α-phellandrene, 1, 8-cineole, limonene, terpinen-4-ol, aromadendrene, epiglobulol, piperitone and globulol.

Properties-
Eucalyptus oil is colorless to pale yellow liquid in appearance; its odor is aromatic and camphoraceous, a strong woody and sweet odor taste is followed by a cold sensation.

Blending-
Eucalyptus oil is particularly well blends with benzoin, thyme, lavender, lemongrass oil, lemon, pine, frankincense, rosemary, marjoram and cedar wood oil.

Uses–

• It is used for flavoring various products including baked goods, confectionary, meat products and beverages.
• It is used as an insect repellant and biopesticide.
• It is also used in aromatherapy.
• It is used as fragrance as it provides nice, fresh fragrance in perfume and cosmetics with adding antimicrobial properties in soap, laundry and detergent.
• It is used as odor remover, air cleanser and spot remover on carpet, clothes and basically fabric.
• It is used for hair nourishment as it gives hair a nice moisturizing and to ward off dandruff and an itchy scalp.
• It is used as cleaner to remove grease and grime and rejuvenate sore hands and feet.
• It is used as ingredient in mouthwashes, liniments, ointments, toothpaste, cough drops and lozenges.
• It boosts immune system response.
• It is analgesic in nature, provide relief from pain.
• It stimulating mental activity and also increases blood flow to the brain.

Seguridad y precauciones-

• Avoid excessive use of eucalyptus oil as it can lead to skin sensitization.
• Do not take orally eucalyptus oil without doctor supervision.
• Do not give children under age 6 and not even in cough drops with eucalyptus oil.
• Pregnant and breast feeding should not take eucalyptus oil.

Specification of Eucalyptus Oil IP:

Eucalyptus   Oil:

Botanical Source – Eucalyptus globules
Appearance – Colourless or pale yellow liquid
Odor – Reminiscent of 1, 8-cineol

Identification

1. TLC  Meets the requirement
2. GC  Meets the requirement

Specific Gravity – 0.904 – 0.927
Specific Rotation – 0° to +10°
Refractive Index at 20°C  1.458 to 1.470
Solubility – Soluble in 5 volume of ethanol (70%)
Eucalyptol – Min. 60%
Storage – Store in well closed containers, in cool and dry storage Area.

Specification of Eucalyptus Oil:

Testing Protocol – BP
Appearance – Colourless or pale yellow liquid
Odour – Reminiscent of 1, 8 cineol

Identification

1. TLC – Meets the requirement
2. GC –  Meets the requirement

Relative Density  – 0.906 – 0.927
Specific Rotation – 0° to +10°
Refractive Index at 20°C – 1.458 to 1.470
Solubility in Alcohol – Soluble in 5 volume of ethanol (70%)
Aldehyde – Meets the requirement

Chromatographic Profile:

α-pinene – 0.05% to 10%
β-pinene –  0.05% to 1.5%
Sabinene  – Maximum 0.3%
α-phellandrene – 0.05% to 1.5%
Limonene – 0.05% to 15%
1,8 Cineole – Min. 70%
Camphor –  Max. 0.1%
Storage –  Store in well closed containers, in cool and dry storage area