(-)-Borneol
Agent Name
(-)-Borneol
CAS Number
464-45-9
Formula
C10-H18-O
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
l-Bornyl alcohol; Borneol, (1S,2R,4S)-(-)-; L-Borneol; Linderol; Ngai camphor; l-2-Bornanol; l-2-Camphanol; l-Borneol; (1S-endo)-1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-ol; Bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-ol, 1,7,7-trimethyl-, (1S,2R,4S)-; [ChemIDplus] UN1312
Category
Plant Oils and Extracts
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Chunks or powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
A natural oil in many plants; Used to make its esters; Also used in flavors and perfumes; [Merck Index]
Comments
A mild to moderate skin irritant; Causes other degenerative changes to brain and coverings in acute oral studies of rats; [RTECS] May cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and convulsions; [Merck Index] An irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Borneol."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Borneol."
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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