1,8-Cineole (Eucalyptol)
1,8-Cineole, commonly known as eucalyptol, is a bicyclic monoterpenoid ether found naturally in eucalyptus oil with a characteristic camphoraceous odor. Classified under HTS 2909.20.00.00 as a cyclanic ether, it's isolated as a chemically defined compound for pharmaceutical and flavor applications. The molecule's oxygen bridge ether functionality qualifies it for this specific heading.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If supplied as >70% eucalyptus essential oil component
Essential oils containing predominant cineole classified in Chapter 33 by source rather than isolated compound
If containing significant alcohol functional groups
Priority given to alcohol function over ether function per Chapter 29 classification notes
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