1. A colorless, aromatic liquid compound found in eucalyptus oil and other essential oils, used in medicines, flavorings, and industrial applications.
Usage: Also called cineole; Chemistry/pharmacology term; Common in consumer products

Examples

• Eucalyptol is the main active ingredient in many cough drops and throat lozenges.
• The minty flavor in some toothpastes comes from eucalyptol extracted from eucalyptus leaves.
• Eucalyptol has been used in traditional medicine for its cooling and soothing properties.
• Many over-the-counter respiratory products contain eucalyptol as a decongestant.
• The chemical structure of eucalyptol makes it useful in both pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.