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(-)-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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(-)-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
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 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H228-H315-H319-H500 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H228 |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P240-P241-P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: BORNEOL |
EINECSNumber | 207-353-1 |
RTECSNumber | DT5095000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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