(-)-Bornyl acetate
Agent Name
(-)-Bornyl acetate
CAS Number
5655-61-8
Formula
C12-H20-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Bornyl acetate, (-)-; Bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-ol, 1,7,7-trimethyl-, 2-acetate, (1S,2R,4S)-; Bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-ol, 1,7,7-trimethyl-, acetate, (1S,2R,4S)-; L-Born-2-yl acetate; [ChemIDplus] l-Bornyl acetate; (1S,2R,4S)-Bornyl acetate; [Merck Index] (1S-endo)-1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol acetate; [EFSA] laevo-Bornyl acetate; [Good Scents MSDS]
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Solid; mp = 24 or 27 deg C; [Merck Index] Colorless or white clear liquid or crystals with a sweet, woody, fresh pine needle odor; mp = 27-29 deg C; [Good Scents MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Naturally occurring bornyl acetate--occurs in the essential oils of some plants; Used in fragrances and flavors; [Merck Index] Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [EFSA] An irritant; [Good Scents MSDS] See "Borneol."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.6 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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