Bornyl acetate

At a glance

A piney, camphoraceous ester found naturally in pine needle oils, giving a fresh, resinous, slightly herbal character used in aromatic and forest-type compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
derived from borneol, a compound found in pine and camphor trees
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
76-49-3
Profile
camphorous, woody, fresh
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01