Common Name: Eucalyptus Oil (Cineole Type)
| Botanical Name | Eucalyptus globulus |
|---|---|
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Part Used | Fresh Leaves & Young Twigs |
| Origin | India |
| Grades | Pharmaceutical / Cosmetic / Aromatherapy |
| Appearance | Clear, colourless to pale yellow liquid |
|---|---|
| Odour | Strong, fresh, camphoraceous, cooling |
| Taste | Pungent, cooling |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.900 – 0.925 |
|---|---|
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.458 – 1.470 |
| Optical Rotation | 0° to +10° |
| Flash Point | > 50°C |
| Acid Value | ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g |
1,8-Cineole (Eucalyptol): ≥ 80.0%
α-Pinene: 2 – 8%
Limonene: 1 – 5%
p-Cymene: 1 – 4%
Typical Analysis (Batch: EGO/2026/01)
| Test Parameter | Specification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, pale yellow liquid | Conforms |
| Odour | Fresh camphoraceous | Conforms |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.900 – 0.925 | 0.913 |
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.458 – 1.470 | 1.464 |
| Optical Rotation | 0° to +10° | +4.6° |
| 1,8-Cineole (Eucalyptol) | ≥ 80.0% | 82.4% |
| Acid Value | ≤ 2.0 | 0.8 |
| Solubility in Alcohol | Clear | Conforms |
| Heavy Metals | < 10 ppm | Conforms |
| Microbial Count | Nil | Conforms |
Conclusion: The tested batch conforms to internal quality standards and is suitable for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, aromatherapy, and industrial applications.