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Cineole

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Eucalyptol, 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane, 1,8-Cineole, 1,8-Epoxy-p-menthane

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H18O
CAS Number:
470-82-6
Molecular Weight:
154.25
Beilstein:
105109
MDL number:
MFCD00167977
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329830872
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

cineole

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

refractive index

n20/D 1.457 (lit.)

bp

176-177 °C (lit.)

mp

1-2 °C (lit.)

density

0.921 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

C[C@]12CC[C@H](CC1)C(C)(C)O2

InChI

1S/C10H18O/c1-9(2)8-4-6-10(3,11-9)7-5-8/h8H,4-7H2,1-3H3/t8-,10+

InChI key

WEEGYLXZBRQIMU-WAAGHKOSSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Cineole EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

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GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226,H317

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

125.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

52 °C - closed cup

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Hee-jin Jun et al.
Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, 23(2), 579-583 (2012-12-19)
We investigated the effect of cineole on the expression of genes related to reverse cholesterol transport and hepatic fatty acid metabolism. Cineole, a small aroma compound in teas and herbs, significantly stimulated the transactivation of liver X receptor modulator (LXR)-α
Zerihun A Demissie et al.
Plant molecular biology, 79(4-5), 393-411 (2012-05-18)
Several members of the genus Lavandula produce valuable essential oils (EOs) that are primarily constituted of the low molecular weight isoprenoids, particularly monoterpenes. We isolated over 8,000 ESTs from the glandular trichomes of L. x intermedia flowers (where bulk of
Lisa A Shipley et al.
Journal of chemical ecology, 38(9), 1178-1189 (2012-10-12)
Pygmy rabbits (Brachylagus idahoensis) are one of only three vertebrates that subsist virtually exclusively on sagebrush (Artemisia spp.), which contains high levels of monoterpenes that can be toxic. We examined the mechanisms used by specialist pygmy rabbits to eliminate 1,8-cineole
Johannes F-W Greiner et al.
Biochimica et biophysica acta, 1833(12), 2866-2878 (2013-07-23)
Natural plant-derived products are commonly applied to treat a broad range of human diseases, including cancer as well as chronic and acute airway inflammation. In this regard, the monoterpene oxide 1,8-cineol, the active ingredient of the clinically approved drug Soledum®
Anke Fähnrich et al.
Plant molecular biology, 85(1-2), 135-145 (2014-02-05)
Nicotiana species of the section Alatae emit a characteristic floral scent comprising the' cineole cassette' monoterpenes 1,8-cineole, limonene, myrcene, β-pinene, α-pinene, sabinene and α-terpineol. All previously isolated 'cineole cassette'-monoterpene synthase genes are multi product enzymes that synthesize the seven compounds
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