Chemical Property:
| Molecular Formula | C10H18O |
| Molar Mass | 154.25 |
| Density | 1.011 |
| Melting Point | 206-209°C |
| Boling Point | 210°C(lit.) |
| Specific Rotation(α) | -0.5～+0.5゜(20℃/D)(c=5,C2H5OH) |
| Flash Point | 150°F |
| JECFA Number | 1385 |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| Vapor Presure | 33.5 mm Hg (25 °C) |
| Vapor Density | 5.31 (vs air) |
| Appearance | powder to crystal |
| Color | White to Almost white |
| Merck | 14,1338 |
| pKa | 15.36±0.60(Predicted) |
| Stability | Stable. Highly flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Refractive Index | 1.4831 (estimate) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless or white transparent Flake brittle crystal, or crystalline powder and block. Strong pine aroma, camphor and mint odor. Heat can be sublimated, room temperature can be slowly volatile, there is a burning sensation. Melting point 208 ° C (racemate), boiling point 212 ° C, flash point 65.6 ° C, the relative density of 1.011(20 ° C). Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether and chloroform. Natural levorotatory exists in nutmeg, cardamom, ginger and so on, the right-handed exists in coriander seeds, citronella and so on, the racemate exists in camphor, rosemary, thyme and so on. |
| Use | Used as biochemical reagents, also used in the pharmaceutical industry |
| Risk Codes | R11 - Highly Flammable R43 - May cause sensitization by skin contact R22 - Harmful if swallowed |
| Safety Description | S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. |
| UN IDs | UN 1312 4.1/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | DT5095000 |
| HS Code | 29061990 |
| Hazard Class | 4.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
Introduction
Dragon brain is a natural compound with the chemical name menthenol. The following is an introduction to the nature, uses, preparation methods and safety information of dragon brain:Quality:- Appearance: Colorless or yellowish crystalline solid.- Smell: Has a cool, minty flavor.- Soluble: Soluble in alcohols, ethers, and lipid solvents, less soluble in water.Use:- Spice industry: Dragon brain is often used to make chewing gum, throat lozenges, and mouth fresheners.- Industrial Applications: Diphoenna acts as a solvent, thickener, and flavor enhancer.Preparation method:Dragon brain can be obtained by processing and extracting peppermint oil. A commonly used extraction method is to separate peppermint oil through purification, distillation, and crystallization processes to obtain pure dragon brain.Safety Information:- Dragon brain is generally considered to be lowly toxic, but excessive use may cause irritating reactions, such as skin allergies.- If you accidentally come into contact with dragon brain, please rinse with plenty of water and seek medical attention promptly.
Application
Borneol (CAS 507-70-0) is a bicyclic monoterpene alcohol naturally occurring in various essential oils, but also commercially produced via synthetic routes. It presents as white crystalline solid with a characteristic camphoraceous, warm, spicy, pine-like, and slightly cooling aroma. In the flavor and fragrance industry, borneol is widely used as a fragrance fixative and top note modifier in perfumes, colognes, soaps, shampoos, and household cleaners, imparting a fresh, herbaceous, woody character. As a flavoring agent (FEMA 2157), it adds cooling, minty, and spicy nuances to chewing gum, candies, oral care products, and beverages. In pharmaceutical and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), borneol serves as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and penetration enhancer in topical ointments, eye drops, nasal preparations, and transdermal patches, facilitating drug absorption. It also exhibits antimicrobial and neuroprotective properties. Additionally, borneol is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other terpenoids and camphor derivatives. High purity ensures consistent organoleptic and bioactive performance. Xinchem offers custom synthesis, custom chemical synthesis, and contract manufacturing of high-purity borneol with flexible scaling from R&D to commercial tons. Contact us today for a competitive quote and reliable global supply.
