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| Eucalyptol is a natural organic compound which is a colorless liquid. It is a cyclic ether and a monoterpenoid. Eucalyptol is an ingredient in many brands of mouthwash and cough suppressant. It controls airway mucus hypersecretion and asthma via anti-inflammatory cytokine inhibition. Eucalyptol is an effective treatment for nonpurulent rhinosinusitis. Eucalyptol reduces inflammation and pain when applied topically. It kills leukaemia cells in vitro. |
| Brands | Soledum
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| Categories | Anti-Infective Agents
Anti-inflammatory Agents
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| Synonyms | 1,8-cineol
1,8-Cineole
1,8-epoxy-p-menthane
1,8-oxido-p-menthane
cajeputol
cineol
cineole
Cucalyptol
Eucapur
Zineol
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toxicity
Oral, rat LD50: 2480 mg/kg
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