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

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.

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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.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 208°C to 211°C
• Boiling Point: 210°C
• Flash Point: 65°C (149°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 97+%
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN1312
• Beilstein: 3587558
• Merck Index: 14,1338
• Solubility Information: Soluble in chloroform,ethanol,acetone,ether,benzene,toluene,decalin and tetralin. Insoluble in water.
• IUPAC Name: (1S,3R,4S)-4,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-3-ol
• Formula Weight: 154.25
• Percent Purity: ≥97%
• Chemical Name or Material: (-)-Borneol

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