Isoborneol
Agent Name
Isoborneol
CAS Number
124-76-5
Formula
C10-H18-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-ol, exo-; 2-Bornanol, exo-; 2-Camphanol, exo-; 2-exo-Bornyl alcohol; Bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-ol, 1,7,7-trimethyl-, exo-; Exoborneol; Isobornyl alcohol; Isocamphol; exo-2-Hydroxy-1,7,7-trimethylnorbornane; exo-1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-ol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
White solid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as a synthetic flavor; In over-the-counter preparations containing <11% camphor, it has been used as a moth repellent, cold sore topical medication, muscle liniment, and steam-inhaled cough suppressant; [HSDB] Used in perfumes; [Hawley]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Camphor"; [HSDB] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Camphor, synthetic."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.035 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
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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