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B55203

Sigma-Aldrich

(−)-Bornyl acetate

95%

Synonym(s):

endo-(1S)-1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl acetate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H20O2
CAS Number:
5655-61-8
Molecular Weight:
196.29
Beilstein:
2502036
EC Number:
227-101-4
MDL number:
MFCD00867808
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
PubChem Substance ID:
329773262
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

0.6 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

95%

form

liquid

optical activity

[α]20/D −38.10°, neat

refractive index

n20/D 1.463 (lit.)

bp

223-224 °C (lit.)

density

0.986 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(=O)O[C@@H]1C[C@@H]2CC[C@@]1(C)C2(C)C

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/t9-,10+,12+/m0/s1

InChI key

KGEKLUUHTZCSIP-HOSYDEDBSA-N

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Application

(−)-Bornyl acetate can be used:
  • As a key intermediate in the preparation of camphor.
  • To prepare (−)-englerin A, an anti-cancer agent.

Features and Benefits

Mimics the natural sex pheromone of the American cockroach.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

185.0 - 194.0 °F

Flash Point(C)

85 - 90 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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