Borneol (Natural)

 

Borneol (Natural) (CAS 507-70-0, INCI name -distilled essential oil standardized to >55% borneol, distilled from Dryobalanops aromatica and Blumea balsamifera. Baisifu supplies food-grade, BP/USP and Ph.Eur. equivalent batches from a Xi’an facility, with every drum shipped with a COA, allergen declaration and IFRA documentation.

What the compound is

Borneol (Natural) (CAS 507-70-0) is the (+)-borneol enantiomer isolated from Dryobalanops aromatica (Borneo camphor tree) and Blumea balsamifera (Chinese medicinal herb) by steam distillation and crystallisation. The material supplied here is a white, crystalline solid standardised to a minimum of 55 percent (+)-borneol by GC, with the balance comprising isoborneol and minor terpenes. It is a bicyclic monoterpene alcohol whose warm, camphoraceous, piney-woody aroma has anchored Chinese medicinal practice and incense tradition for centuries.

Botanical source and isolation

Borneol is recovered from two botanical traditions: Dryobalanops aromatica wood (Sumatra and Borneo, where the crystalline borneol forms naturally in the wood trunk) and Blumea balsamifera leaf oil (southern China, where borneol is crystallised from the distilled leaf oil). Baisifu supplies the Blumea balsamifera source grade; the leaf oil is distilled, and the borneol fraction is crystallised out by cooling and purified by recrystallisation.

Identity and purity by GC

Every batch is assayed by gas chromatography against a pharmacopoeial borneol reference standard. The purity floor is 55 percent (+)-borneol, with isoborneol, camphor and trace terpenes making up the balance. The optical rotation is measured and printed on the COA so buyers can confirm that the material is dextrorotatory natural borneol rather than synthetic racemic borneol or a synthetic isoborneol-rich material.

Physical and sensory behaviour

Borneol is a white to off-white, crystalline solid at room temperature, melting near 208 degrees Celsius, subliming readily in open air and boiling near 212 degrees. Its odour is a warm, camphoraceous, piney-woody note with a slightly peppery top; the material is a high-impact fragrance and incense ingredient used at low levels and a functional active in pharmaceutical and traditional formulations.

Typical applications

Borneol enters the following formulation workflows:

• traditional botanical formulations
• pharmaceutical analgesic and cardiac products
• incense and ceremonial formulations
• fragrance and perfumery modifier
• flavour trace modifier
• industrial intermediate

Formulation and blending notes

Borneol sublimes at room temperature, so it must be stored in sealed containers to avoid weight loss. It is soluble in ethanol and most organic solvents and disperses in fixed oils on warming. Borneol is toxic in large doses and is subject to concentration limits in cosmetic and food applications; the material should not be used in leave-on skin formats for young children.

COA and batch documentation

Each drum ships with a Certificate of Analysis carrying the GC chromatogram, (+)-borneol purity assay, optical rotation, melting range, heavy metals (Pb, As, Cd, Hg) and pesticide residue screen. An allergen declaration, an IFRA conformity statement, a Statement of Origin and a natural-source confirmation complete the pack, giving QC and regulatory teams a single-shipment document set.

Regulatory and compliance

Borneol is permitted in flavour and fragrance applications under the IFRA Code of Practice, with quantitative limits set for leave-on skin products. The material is recognised in Chinese pharmacopoeial monographs for its traditional medicinal use. Under EU CLP natural borneol is classified as hazardous (flammable solid, aspiration toxicant category 1), so Hazmat labelling and the applicable UN shipping name apply for bulk movement.

Packaging, storage and supply

Borneol is filled into 25 kg or 50 kg fibreboard drums with an inner polyethylene liner, sealed under COA. Store in a cool, dry, sealed place away from direct sunlight and heat; the recommended storage temperature is below 25 degrees Celsius with a shelf life of 36 months from manufacture in original sealed packaging. Baisifu ships ex-Xi’an, MOQ 25 kg for sample development and 500 kg and above for production orders; standard lead time 7 to 15 days depending on batch availability, with express air freight on request.

Questions buyers ask

What source is this borneol from?

Baisifu supplies borneol crystallised from Blumea balsamifera leaf oil (Chinese medicinal herb source); the Statement of Origin identifies the botanical source, and the optical rotation confirms the dextrorotatory natural identity.

What purity can you guarantee?

The standardised grade is assayed by GC to a minimum of 55 percent (+)-borneol against a pharmacopoeial reference standard; the exact figure, the isoborneol level, the optical rotation and the residual impurity profile are printed on the COA of every drum.

Can you supply a higher-purity grade?

The standardised grade is 55 percent minimum; if a pharmacopoeial or synthetic-free grade above 80 or 90 percent is required, state the target and we will advise availability and specification before you commit.

Need specifications, COA, or a wholesale quote? Contact Baisifu — typical response within 24 hours.