1,4-cineole
Description
1,4-Cineole (CAS 470-67-7), also known by its FEMA 3658 designation, is a naturally occurring bicyclic ether found in various essential oils and used commercially as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient.
Unlike its more abundant isomer 1,8-cineole, this compound offers a distinct, milder eucalyptus-like profile that positions it as a differentiated raw material for flavor and fragrance houses.
In food and beverage flavoring, 1,4-Cineole contributes subtle herbal and cooling nuances to confectionery, chewing gum, and mint-forward flavor systems where a softer aromatic character is preferred.
Fragrance formulators incorporate it into personal care products, including shampoos, body washes, and topical cosmetics, to achieve fresh, green, or spa-like scent profiles for high-end consumer goods.
It also functions as a supporting ingredient in oral care formulations such as mouthwashes and toothpastes, where its aromatic character complements menthol-based systems for a balanced sensory experience.
1,4-Cineole is supplied as a colorless liquid, typically in quantities ranging from small sample lots to bulk drums suited for industrial-scale flavor and fragrance production and distribution.
It is available in flavor-grade quality consistent with FEMA-recognized use, and buyers should confirm purity specifications and isomeric composition with the supplier prior to sourcing the material.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 1 °C |
| Boiling Point | 173-174 °C |
| Density | 0.8997 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 118 °F |
| Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. cooling pine minty camphor terpene green |
| Form | neat |
| Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.445(lit.) |
| Log P | 2.97 |
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 2932.19.5100 |
| UN Number | 1993 |
| ADR Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Documentation
Other Names
1,4-Epoxy-p-menthane|1,4-Cineol|1-Isopropyl-4-methyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane|p-Menthane, 1,4-epoxy-|7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-|7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, 1-isopropyl-4-methyl-|1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane
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