Isobornyl formate is a bornane monoterpenoid that is isoborneol in which the hydroxy hydrogen has been replaced by a formyl group.
Definition
Isobornyl formate is a bornane monoterpenoid that is isoborneol in which the hydroxy hydrogen has been replaced by a formyl group. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a bornane monoterpenoid, a bridged compound and a formate ester. It is functionally related to a borneol.
Source: PubChem
US FDA substance register · UNII 8QPT973QF4 · registered name ISOBORNYL FORMATE · single chemical substance
Cosmetic roles
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 1200-67-5
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 214-853-3
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID30881243
- DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
- DTXCID001505095
- IUPAC
- (1S,2S,4S)-1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl formate
- Molecular formula
- C11H18O2
- Molecular weight
- 182.263 g/mol
Measured properties
- Appearance
- Colourless liquid, Green, earthy, herbaceouos-camphoraceous, piney aroma
- Boiling point
- 94-95 °C (15 mm Hg)
- Solubility
- Soluble in oils, Slightly soluble in water · Soluble (in ethanol)
- Density
- 1.011-1.017
Values measured on the substance itself, not a specification for a commercial raw material.
Source: PubChem
What products actually use it for
What the 4 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Fragrance2
- Flavouring and nutrient2
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard