Chemical Properties
Colorless solid; sweet herbaceous aroma.
Chemical Properties
L-Bornyl acetate is a clear colorless liquid or crystalline mass, melting
at 29℃. (when pure). (the inactive all-form
does not crystallize). Sp.Gr. 0.98. B.P. 226℃. Very slightly soluble in water, almost insoluble in Propylene Glycol and Glycerin,
soluble in alcohol and oils. Sweet herbaceous-piney odor with a balsamic undertone, Reminiscent of Pme Needles.
Occurrence
Reported found in carrot, coriander, spike lavender, pine needle, rosemary, sage and valerian root.
Uses
Suggested for use in Fougeres, Chypres,
Lavender colognes, Room spray fragrances,
Bathoils, Pine fragrances, etc. lts odor is
richer than that of the iso-Bomyl acetate. Finds some use in flavor compositions for
Fruit and Spice flavorings. The concentration will usuallybe about 70-80 ppm in the
finished product.
Uses
(?)-Bornyl acetate can be used:
- As a key intermediate in the preparation of camphor.
- To prepare (?)-englerin A, an anti-cancer agent.
Preparation
By esterification of laevo-Bomeol. On
account of its high melting point it can also
be isolated from a mixture of isomers. dextro-Bornyl acetate is produced from
dextro-Borneol (esterification with Acetic anhydride and Sodium acetate).
Aroma threshold values
Medium strength odor, balsamic type.
General Description
Produced and qualified by HWI pharma services GmbH.
Exact content by quantitative NMR can be found on the certificate.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
