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Contact SupplierEucalyptus oil is obtained by steam/Hydro distillation from leaves of selected species of Eucalyptus tree. It is a volatile watery liquid; it has a sharp camphorous aroma, fruity, sweet, fresh and very distinctive aroma; is pale yellow in color. Eucalyptus oil should not be taken by mouth or applied to the skin full-strength. It must be diluted for safety. Although Essential oils normally blend well together eucalyptus oil blends particularly well with benzoin, thyme, lavender, lemongrass, lemon and pine.
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Name | Appearance | Odour | Relative density | Refractive index | Optical rotation | Solubility in alcohol | Aldehydes |
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Eucalyptus Oil (BP) | Colorless or pale yellow liquid | Reminiscent of 1,8-cineole | 0.906 to 0.927 | 1.458 to 1.470 | 0° to +10° | It is soluble in 5 volumes of ethanol (70 per cent v/v) | NMT 2.0ml of 0.5M potassium hydroxide in alcohol (60 per cent v/v) is required in the 2nd filtration |
Name | Description | Odour | Taste | Flash Point | Relative density | Refractive index | Optical rotation | Weight per ml |
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Eucalyptus Oil (IP) | A colorless or pale yellow liquid; free from sediment, suspended matter | Aromatic and camphoraceous | Pungent followed by a sensation of cold | 52.0° to 56.0° | 0.905 to 0.925 | 1.457 to 1.470 | +2.0° to +10.0° | 0.897g to 0.924g |