Definition: Monohydroxy derivatives of cyclohexanes that contain the general formula R-C6H11O. They have a camphorlike odor and are used in making soaps, insecticides, germicides, dry cleaning, and plasticizers.
cineole [ 1,8-cineol,1,8-cineole,Casella-med brand of cineole,Soledum,eucalyptol ] 1,4-cineole is also available; solvent for gutta-percha; main constituent of oil of Eucalyptus (ingalipt)