Isobornyl acetate is a chemical compound. It is the acetate ester of borneol. It is used as a food additive, flavoring agent, and odor agent. It is a component of the essential oil from pine needles and primarily responsible for its odor. Isobornyl acetate appears clear liquid, has fresh and woody odar character, and a camphor like smell. Sulfuric acid as the catalyst for preparation from camphene with acetic acid. Isobornyl Acetate is used for the fragrance formula of soaps, cleaning and other household products.
Isobornyl acetate
Particular | Description |
CAS NO. | 125-12-2 |
CHEMICAL FORMULA | C12 H20 O2 |
MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 196.28980000 |
Specification
Particular | Description |
Product Name | Isobornyl acetate |
Other Names | (1R,4S,6R)-1,7,7-trimethyl-6-bicyclo, heptyl acetate |
Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
Odour |
Camphoraceous, woody, sweet, citrus and herbal with “Irish Spring” |
Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
Specific gravity | 0.97900 to 0.98400 @ 25.00 °C. |
Boiling Point | 227.00 to 228.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 102.00 to 103.00 °C. @ 13.00 mm Hg |
Vapor pressure | 0.025000 mmHg @ 20.00 °C. |
Flash Point | 190.00 °F. TCC ( 87.78 °C. ) |
Solubility in | water, 9.721 mg/L @ 25 °C (est), alcohol, fixed oils. |
Storage | refrigerate in tightly sealed containers, moisture Sensitive. |
Packaging | 180 kg GI Drum. |

Odar Strength
Medium.
Storage
Refrigerate in tightly sealed containers, moisture Sensitive.
Packaging
180 Kg GI Drum.
Uses
Alcoholic Perfume
Antiperspirants/Deo
Creams and lotions
Lipsticks
Talcum powder
Tablet soap
Liquid soap
Shampoo
Hair conditioner
Bath/ Shower gel
Cold wave
Acid cleaner
Ammonia
Chlorine
Detergent powder
Liquid detergent
Fabric softener
Candles
PotPourri Incense