noun. Same as Borneo camphor (which see, under camphor).

noun. A rare variety of camphor, C10H17.OH, resembling ordinary camphor, from which it can be produced by reduction. It is said to occur in the camphor tree of Borneo and Sumatra (Dryobalanops camphora), but the natural borneol is rarely found in European or American commerce, being in great request by the Chinese. Called also Borneo camphor, Malay camphor, and camphol.

noun. A bicyclic organic compound and a terpene, easily oxidized to the ketone yielding camphor.

"Other significant aromatics in traditional Japanese perfumery are gum-resins such as borneol and camphor, myrrh, frankincense and benzoin; roots such as galangal alpinia and spikenard; patchouli leaves; and spices – cloves, cassia, cinnamon and star anise."

isoborneol  

Seneca  azulene  benzaldehyde  carotene  cineol  

borneo camphor  camphol  malay camphor