| Formula / Notation | C10H18O |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 507-70-0 |
| Molecular Weight | 154.25 |
| Melting Point | 202 °C |
| Boiling Point | 212 °C |
| Density | Leaves from ligroin; MP 206 °C; BP 213 °C; density: 1.011 g/cu cm at 20 °C. Insoluble in water; very |
| Solubility | In water, 738 mg/L at 25 °C |
| Appearance | Borneol appears as a white colored lump-solid with a sharp camphor-like odor. Burns readily. Slightly denser than water and insoluble in water. Used to make perfumes. |
| Also Known As | 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol; 507-70-0; 2-borneol; Bingpian; Bornyl alcohol; Hechenglongnao; Camphol; Endo-2-camphanol; Borneol, dl-; Borneolum syntheticum |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Borneol?
Borneol is a bornane monoterpenoid that is 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane substituted by a hydroxy group at position 2. It has a role as a metabolite and a volatile oil component.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol
Other Names / Synonyms: 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol; 507-70-0; 2-borneol; Bingpian; Bornyl alcohol; Hechenglongnao; Camphol; Endo-2-camphanol; Borneol, dl-; Borneolum syntheticum
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 202 °C |
| Boiling Point | 212 °C |
| Density | Leaves from ligroin; MP 206 °C; BP 213 °C; density: 1.011 g/cu cm at 20 °C. Insoluble in water; very |
| Molecular Weight | 154.25 |
| Solubility | In water, 738 mg/L at 25 °C |
| Appearance | Borneol appears as a white colored lump-solid with a sharp camphor-like odor. Burns readily. Slightly denser than water and insoluble in water. Used to make perfumes. |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Borneol is a bornane monoterpenoid that is 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane substituted by a hydroxy group at position 2. It has a role as a metabolite and a volatile oil component.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Borneol is: C10H18O