Bornyl acetate

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Bornyl acetate is a chemical compound.[1] Its molecular formula is C12H20O2 and its molecular weight is 196.29 g/mol. It is the acetate ester of borneol. It is used as a food additive,[2] flavouring agent, and odour agent.

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Bornyl acetate
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl acetate
Identifiers
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EC Number
  • 200-964-4
KEGG
RTECS number
  • NP7350000
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C12H20O2/c1-8(13)14-10-7-9-5-6-12(10,4)11(9,2)3/h9-10H,5-7H2,1-4H3
    Key: KGEKLUUHTZCSIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CC(=O)OC1CC2CCC1(C2(C)C)C
Properties
C12H20O2
Molar mass 196.290 g·mol−1
Melting point 27–29 °C
Boiling point 223–224 °C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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It is a component of the essential oil from pine needles (from the family Pinaceae)[3][4][5] and primarily responsible for its odor.[6]

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