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CH1012
STEAM DISTILLATION
II
Practical Applications of
Steam Distillation
• Eucalyptus leaves
contain eucalyptol as
the main component of the eucalyptus oil.
the main component of the eucalyptus oil.
• Eucalyptus oil is
used in cough drops,
room sprays, medicated soaps ... and it is
also an important disinfectant.
room sprays, medicated soaps ... and it is
also an important disinfectant.
• The oil
decomposes when boiled (bp 176oC)
\ distill the leaves
with steam
Lemon scented gum leaves
steam distill ® citronellal and citral
steam distill ® citronellal and citral
