Compound Monograph

Bornyl acetate

A monoterpene ester with a piney, camphoraceous aroma found in many essential oils.

Classification

Bornyl acetate is one of the monoterpenes, part of the terpenoids class. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.

Where Does It Come From? (3)

Bornyl acetate is one of the monoterpenes, found in Chaste Tree, Feverfew and Fish Mint.