MOLECULE

1,4-Cineole

1,4-Cineole belongs to the class of organic compounds known as bicyclic monoterpenoids. These are monoterpenoids containing exactly 2 rings, which are fused to each other. 1,4-Cineole is neutral compound. It is a colorless clear liquid with a minty, cooling piney, camphoraceous, eucalyptol-like odor and a flavor described as cooling, minty, menthol-like, green and herbal, with a terpy and camphoraceous nuance. 1,4-Cineole is found in highest concentrations in lavender spike water, juniper needle oil, cardamoms and limes. 1,4-Cineole has also been detected in evergreen grapes, grapefruit juice, lemon, orange, mandarins, blackberries, herbs and spices, roselles, and star anises (http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/rw1029041.html#tooccur). This could make 1,4-cineole a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods. 1,4-Cineole is also found in cannabis plants (PMID:6991645) and in the essential oil of Rhododendron anthopogonoides (PMID: 22143541).