Nomenclature
CAS number: 53022-14-3
(1
R-endo)-3-Methylbutanoic acid 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl
ester; isovaleric acid
d-bornyl ester; borneol isovalerate; Bornyval.
C
15H
26O
2; mol wt 238.37.
C 75.58%, H 10.99%, O 13.42%.
(CH
3)
2CHCH
2COOC
10H
17.
Description and 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°. [α]D20 +27-28°.
Practically insol in water. Sol in alcohol or ether.Therapeutic Category
Sedative.
Keywords
Sedative/Hypnotic
Status
This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject
to revision or update.