1,8-Cineole is Fractionated from some essence oil containing rich 1,8-Cineole (with fraction range 170-180°C). For example,
Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, containing about 80% 1,8-Cineole, can be fractionated from and then be seperated from to get the
1,8-Cineole.
Cineole has a history of wide applications, as antiseptic, repllent, flavouring , fragrance and industrial uses