Bornyl Acetate

Description

L-bornyl acetate is identified by CAS 5655-61-8, molecular formula C12H20O2 and molecular weight 196.15 g/mol. UNII 24QAP1VCUX; InChIKey KGEKLUUHTZCSIP-SQLBVSGCSA-N. Boiling Point: 226 °C; Boiling Point: 224-226 °C; Density: 0.981-0.985.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	5655-61-8
PubChem CID	93009
Molecular formula	C12H20O2
Molecular weight	196.15 g/mol
IUPAC name	[(1S,2R,4S)-1,7,7-trimethyl-2-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanyl] acetate
InChIKey	KGEKLUUHTZCSIP-SQLBVSGCSA-N
UNII (FDA)	24QAP1VCUX
FEMA number	2159
JECFA number	1864

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	196.29
XLogP3	3.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	2
Exact Mass	196.146329876
Monoisotopic Mass	196.146329876
Topological Polar Surface Area	26.3
Heavy Atom Count	14
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	226 °C
Boiling Point	224-226 °C
Density	0.981-0.985
Density	0.981-0.987
Vapor Pressure	0.6 [mmHg]
Refractive Index	1.462-1.466
Refractive Index	1.456-1.462

Physical description & handling notes

• Solid; mp = 24 or 27 deg C; [Merck Index] Colorless or white clear liquid or crystals with a sweet, woody, fresh pine needle odor; mp = 27-29 deg C; [Good Scents MSDS]
• Colourless liquid, semicrystaline mass to white crystaline solid; Sweet herbaceous, piney aroma
• Colourless solid; Sweet herbaceous odour
• Slightly soluble in water; Insoluble in glycerin, propylene glycol
• Soluble (in ethanol)
• Practically insoluble to insoluble in water

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Herb, Pine Floral
GHS notification summary	100% (1557 / 1557)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	100% (1557 / 1557)

Documented Uses

• Naturally occurring bornyl acetate--occurs in the essential oils of some plants; Used in fragrances and flavors; [Merck Index] Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Information on 1 consumer products that contain Bornyl acetate [USAN] in the following categories is provided:
• Information on 1 consumer products that contain L-Bornyl Acetate in the following categories is provided:
• Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol, 1,7,7-trimethyl-, 2-acetate, (1R,2S,4R)-rel-: ACTIVE

Synonyms

(-)-Bornyl acetate; 5655-61-8; L-bornyl acetate; (-)-Borneol acetate; Bornyl acetate, (-)-; Levo-bornyl acetate; UNII-24QAP1VCUX; 24QAP1VCUX; Borneol, acetate, (1S,2R,4S)-(-)-; EINECS 227-101-4; BORNYL ACETATE, L-; BORNYL ACETATE L-FORM; BORNEOL, L-, ACETATE; 1S-ENDO-BORNYL ACETATE; FEMA NO. 4080; BORNEOL ACETATE, (-)-

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of L-bornyl acetate?

CAS 5655-61-8; molecular formula C12H20O2; molecular weight 196.15 g/mol.

What other names is L-bornyl acetate known by?

(-)-Bornyl acetate, 5655-61-8, L-bornyl acetate, (-)-Borneol acetate, Bornyl acetate, (-)-, Levo-bornyl acetate.

What is the regulatory status of L-bornyl acetate?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is L-bornyl acetate classified as hazardous?

100% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (1557 of 1557).

What are the key physical properties of L-bornyl acetate?

Boiling Point: 226 °C; Boiling Point: 224-226 °C; Density: 0.981-0.985; Density: 0.981-0.987.

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