INCI name

BORNEOL

Borneol

A bicyclic monoterpene alcohol found in essential oils, used as a fragrance ingredient.

What it is

Borneol is endo-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol, a bicyclic monoterpene alcohol closely related to camphor. It occurs in many essential oils and has a camphor-like, woody odour. CosIng lists it as a fragrance and perfuming ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in a small number of scented products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal whether it was obtained from natural sources or made synthetically.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (1)

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