Isobornyl cyclohexanol
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| IUPAC name
3-(5,5,6-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)cyclohexanol
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| Other names
Isocamphyl cyclohexanol; 3-[5,5,6-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]cyclohexan-1-ol; Sandal hexanol
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3D model (JSmol)
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| Abbreviations | IBCH |
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.020.268 |
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PubChem CID
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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| Properties | |
| C16H28O | |
| Molar mass | 236.399 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow clear viscous liquid[1] |
| Density | 0.97 g/mL[2] |
| Boiling point | 302 °C (576 °F; 575 K)[2] |
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| Flash point | 110 °C (230 °F; 383 K) [2] |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Isobornyl cyclohexanol (IBCH) is an organic compound used primarily as a fragrance because of its aroma which is similar to sandalwood oil. Its chemical structure is closely related to that of both α-Santalol and β-Santalol,[3] which are the primary constituents of sandalwood oil.
Sandalwood trees are endangered due to overharvesting,[4] leading to a high cost for the natural oil. IBCH is therefore produced as an economical alternative to the natural product.
References
- ^ Sandal hexanol at thegoodscentscompany.com
- ^ a b c 3-(5,5,6-Trimethylbicyclo(2.2.1)hept-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-ol at Sigma-Aldrich
- ^ Demole, Edouard (1964). "Synthesis and relations between chemical constitution and odor in the 3-terpenylcyclohexanol series". Helvetica Chimica Acta. 47 (7): 1766–74.
- ^ Jean-Francois Tremblay (2011). "Rhodia Invests in Synthetic Sandalwood". Chemical & Engineering News. 89 (12): 24–25. doi:10.1021/CEN031511180238.