Eucalyptol

Eucalyptol is naturally produced cyclic ether and monoterpenoid. Eucalyptol is an ingredient in many brands of mouthwash and cough suppressant. It controls airway mucus hypersecretion and asthma via anti-inflammatory cytokine inhibition. Eucalyptol is an effective treatment for nonpurulent rhinosinusitis. Eucalyptol reduces inflammation and pain when applied topically. It kills leukaemia cells in vitro. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Expectorants and Terpenes. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Cineole, Eucalyptole, Eucapur and Terpan. Its PubChem CID is 2758.

CAS No 470-82-6
Molecular Formula C10H18O
Molecular Weight 154.25 g/mol
Synonyms 1,3,3-trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane

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