Borneol

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Monoterpene alcohol with the basic structure of Bornan. Substance of camphor-like odor, which is easily soluble in ethanol and ether but hardly soluble in water. The substance occurs naturally in varying concentrations in thuja, yarrow, valerian, lavender and spruce needles.