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Isoborneol
CAS Number
124-76-5
EC Number
204-712-4
FEMA Number
FEMA 2158
What is Isoborneol?
Isoborneol (CAS 124-76-5), also known as isobornyl alcohol, is a bicyclic terpene alcohol used as a fragrance ingredient and chemical intermediate in pharmaceutical and personal care manufacturing.
Where is Isoborneol used?
- Fragrance compounding: cool, woody, camphor-like notes in fine fragrances, functional perfumery and scented personal care products
- Cosmetics: carrier component in creams, balms and topical products, supporting penetration-enhancing blends
- Food and beverage: flavoring agent where camphoraceous profiles are required
- As a precursor it serves in the synthesis of camphor and other terpenoid derivatives.
Good to know: FEMA 2158.
Commercial specifications
- Purity typically 95% or higher
- Packaging from small drums to bulk quantities
Other Names (Synonyms)
(1R,2R,4R)-rel-1,7,7-trimethyl-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol|exo-2-hydroxy-1,7,7-trimethylnorbornane|isobornyl alcohol|exo-2-camphanol|exo-2-boranol|exo-1,7,7-Trimethyl-Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol|1,7,7-Trimethyl-exo-Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol|Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol, 1,7,7-trimethyl-, (1R,2R,4R)-rel-
What are the physical properties of Isoborneol?
Melting Point 213 °C
Boiling Point 76-77 °C @ Press: 3 Torr
Density 0.9867 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C
Flash Point 200 °F
Appearance white to almost white crystalline powder
Color Yellow
Odor at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. balsam camphor herbal woody
Form Powder
Water Solubility insoluble
Vapor Pressure 0.057-4.706Pa at 25℃
Refractive Index 1.4710 (estimate)
Log P 2.32-2.92 at 20-25℃
How is Isoborneol classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS02· Flammable GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H228 Flammable solid
H315 Causes skin irritation
Precautionary Statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/…] equipment.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Isoborneol?
HS Code 29061900
UN Number 1312
ADR Class 4.1
Packing Group III
Storage Class 4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials
WGK (Germany) 2