Title: d-Bornyl Isovalerate
CAS Registry Number: 53022-14-3
CAS Name: (1R-endo)-3-Methylbutanoic acid 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl ester
Additional Names: isovaleric acid d-bornyl ester; borneol isovalerate
Trademarks: Bornyval
Molecular Formula: C15H26O2
Molecular Weight: 238.37
Percent Composition: C 75.58%, H 10.99%, O 13.42%
Line Formula: (CH3)2CHCH2COOC10H17
Literature References: Prepd from d-borneol and isovaleric acid: Siedler, Pharm. Ztg. 48, 772 (1903); Vavon, Peignier, Bull. Soc. Chim. Fr. 39, 924 (1926).
Properties: Liquid; odor and taste of valerian and camphor. d 0.955. bp 255-260°. [a]D20 +27-28°. Practically insol in water. Sol in alcohol or ether.
Boiling point: bp 255-260°
Optical Rotation: [a]D20 +27-28°
Density: d 0.955
Therap-Cat: Sedative.
Keywords: Sedative/Hypnotic.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |