Eucalyptol Uses

Flavoring and fragrance

Because of its affable ambrosial balm and taste, eucalyptol is acclimated in flavorings, fragrances, and cosmetics. Cineole-based eucalyptus oil is acclimated as a flavouring at low levels (0.002%) in assorted products, including broiled goods, confectionery, meat articles and beverages. In a 1994, address appear by 5 top cigarette companies, eucalyptol was listed as one of the 599 additives to cigarettes. It is claimed that it is added to advance the flavor.

Medicinal

Eucalyptol is an additive in abounding brands of mouthwash and ahem suppressant, as able-bodied as an abeyant additive in physique powder.

Insecticide and repellent

Eucalyptol is acclimated as an insecticide and insect repellent.

In contrast, eucalyptol is one of abounding compounds that are adorable to males of assorted breed of acclaim bees, which accumulate the actinic to amalgamate pheromones; it is frequently acclimated as allurement to allure and aggregate these bees for study.