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Flavouring Isoborneol
Synonym(s) exo-2-Bornanol
iso-Bornyl alcohol
exo-2-Camphanol
iso-Camphol
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-ol
JECFA number 1386
CAS number 124-76-5  
FEMA number 2158
COE number -
FLAVIS number 02.059  
Molecular weight 154.25 
Chemical formula C10H18O  
Physical form/odour White to off-white crystals; piney camphoraceous aroma 
Solubility Slightly soluble in proylene glycol; Very slightly soluble in water; Insoluble in vegatable oils 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) -
Assay min % 92%
Acid value max -
Refractive index -
Specific gravity -
Other requirements SC: Borneol; mp: 212-214°
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1386.gif



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