Shinwa Express Vol.108 for Analysis of eucalyptus oil using Shinwasorb.

 

According to official methods in many countries, eucalyptus oil should contain 70%
or more of cineol which is main component of eucalyptus oil. Also eucalyptus oil is
used in medical drugs due to its sterilization, stimulating and antisepsis property.
Shown below is an analysis of eucalyptus oil performed using a column packed
with a Shinwasorb packing material and in accordance with public comment in the
Japanese Pharmacopoeia.