Borneol
(frequently
used in perfumes or as a flavoring)
borneol
\Bor"ne*ol\, n. [Borneo + -ol.] (Chem.) 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.