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Isoborneol

Isoborneol is a chiral variant of borneol, a bicyclic monoterpene alcohol.

Molecular formula

C10 H18 O

Molar mass

154.25 g

Physical state

kristallin

Solubility

insoluble in water

Occurrence

Borneol may be found in thyme, wild thyme, sage, rosemary, and hemp.

Medicinal properties

Several studies have shown that borneol may assist in the more rapid absorption of therapeutic drugs.

Isoborneol, however, is said to damage the liver.