isoborneol
Isoborneol is a bicyclic monoterpenoid alcohol with the formula C10H18O. It is one of two stereoisomeric alcohols derived from camphor, the other being borneol. Both share the bornane skeleton and a secondary alcohol, but differ in the orientation of a stereocenter.
Natural occurrence and production: Isoborneol occurs in trace amounts in some essential oils. Industrially, it is
Properties and applications: Isoborneol is a colorless crystalline solid at room temperature, with a camphor-like odor.
Safety: Isoborneol should be handled with standard safety precautions. It can act as an irritant to skin,