eucalyptol

[ yoo-kuh-lip-tawl, -tohl ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. cineole.

eucalyptol

/ ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəʊl; ˌjuːkəˈlɪptɒl /

noun

1. a colourless oily liquid with a camphor-like odour and a spicy taste; it is obtained from eucalyptus oil and used in perfumery and as a flavouring. Formula: C 10 H 18 O Also calledcineol

Word History and Origins

Origin of eucalyptol¹

First recorded in 1875–80; eucalypt(us) + -ol ²

Example Sentences

Chlorinated eucalyptol-Squibb yields no free iodine after standing three hours.

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Chlorinated eucalyptol-Squibb is a mobile, colorless liquid, and its specific gravity is 0.9303.

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In the case of the Abbott chlorinated eucalyptol a slight turbidity is caused by this test; the Squibb product shows no reaction.

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Chlorinated eucalyptol-Abbott is a mobile, light yellow liquid, with a eucalyptus odor, having a specific gravity of 0.9317.

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On heating, readily loses eucalyptol, and a small amount of resinous substance forms in the bottom of the beaker.

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