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(-)-Borneol, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12684.18
50 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

(-)-Borneol, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12684.18
50 g, Each
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Catalog number: A12684.18
also known as A12684-18
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
464-45-9
IUPAC Name
(1S,2R,4R)-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol
Molecular Formula
C10H18O
InChI Key
DTGKSKDOIYIVQL-NQMVMOMDSA-N
SMILES
CC1(C)[C@@H]2CC[C@]1(C)[C@H](O)C2
Assay (GC)
≥97.0%
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Optical Rotation
-30.0 ± 10.0° (C=5 in ethanol)
Appearance (Color)
White
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder or lumps

Description

(-)-Borneol is used to prepare its esters by reacting with acids. Its derivatives are used as chiral ligands in asymmetric synthesis. It is also used in flavors and perfumes. Further, it is used in traditional Chinese medicine as moxa. In addition to this, it is used as a component of many essential oils and also used as a natural insect repellent.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
(-)-Borneol is used to prepare its esters by reacting with acids. Its derivatives are used as chiral ligands in asymmetric synthesis. It is also used in flavors and perfumes. Further, it is used in traditional Chinese medicine as moxa. In addition to this, it is used as a component of many essential oils and also used as a natural insect repellent.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform, ethanol, acetone, ether, benzene, toluene, decalin and tetralin. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

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