1. A colorless liquid hydrocarbon compound found in eucalyptus oil and other essential oils, used in medicine, cosmetics, and industrial applications.
Usage: Also called cineole or 1,8-cineole; Chemistry/pharmacology term

Examples

• Eucalyptole is the primary active ingredient in eucalyptus oil.
• The compound eucalyptole is commonly used in cough drops and throat lozenges.
• Eucalyptole has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Many traditional remedies contain eucalyptole derived from eucalyptus leaves.
• Eucalyptole is also found in other plants such as rosemary and tea tree.