Borneol
Agent Name
Borneol
CAS Number
507-70-0
Formula
C10-H18-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,7,7-Trimethyl-bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-ol, endo-; 2-Bornanol, endo-; 2-Camphanol; 2-Hydroxy-1,7,7-trimethylnorbornane, endo-; 2-Hydroxybornane; 2-Hydroxycamphane; 2-endo-Bornyl alcohol; Baros; Baros camphor; Bhimsaim camphor; Bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-ol, 1,7,7-trimethyl-, endo-; Borneo camphor; Borneocamphor; Bornyl alcohol; Camphane, 2-hydroxy-; Camphol; Dryobalanops camphor; Malayan camphor; Sumatra camphor; trans-Borneol; [ChemIDplus] UN1312
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
White translucent solid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used in the manufacture of its esters. in perfumery and incense, and as a food flavoring agent; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Camphor"; [HSDB] May cause burns to skin and eyes; [CAMEO] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] See "Camphor, synthetic." See "(-)-Borneol."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.035 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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