Borneol is a bicyclic monoterpenoid alcohol occurring in several stereoisomeric forms (notably (+)-borneol and (–)-borneol) and commonly supplied as a white crystalline solid. It is valued for its camphoraceous, woody aroma and as a chemical building block for specialty fragrances, flavor agents and selected chemical syntheses. Borneol oxidizes readily to camphor and is handled as a combustible, flammable organic substance according to standard safety data sheet guidance.
Applications
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Fragrance and perfumery — used as a fragrance raw material for camphoraceous, woody and herbal notes.
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Flavor formulations (non-therapeutic) — employed in controlled concentrations as a flavoring intermediate in certain applications where regulatory approval permits.
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Personal care and cosmetics (technical use) — incorporated as a fragrance component in soaps, shampoos and topical formulations (formulation-level compliance required).
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Specialty chemical intermediate — used as a building block for oxidation products (e.g., camphor) and other terpenoid derivatives.
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Analytical / reagent use — supplied as a reference standard or reagent for research and quality control.
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Material research and photochemistry — utilized in R&D for organic materials and photophysical studies.
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Aromatherapy / fragrance blend development (non-medical formulation) — used for olfactory properties in fragrance R&D and product prototyping.
