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

