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BORNYL ALCOHOL [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Medication
  • Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
Universal entry(ies)
C10H18O
formula, see observation
DEF

An alcohol derived from camphor, which its odor resembles, [which] has a burning taste, occurs naturally in some aromatics (coriander, thyme, rosemary, etc.), is available in the form of white, water-insoluble crystals, [and is used to add] nut and spice flavors for beverages, ice cream, candy and cake.

OBS

endo-: This prefix must be italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C10H18O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Médicaments
  • Parfumerie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C10H18O
formula, see observation
DEF

Alcool dérivé du camphre (dont il garde l'odeur), de saveur brûlante, naturellement présent dans certains aromates (coriandre, thym, romarin, etc.), [...] se présentant sous forme de cristaux blancs, insolubles dans l'eau, [utilisé comme aromatisant à] saveur de noix ou d'épices pour [les] boissons, [les] crèmes glacées, [les] confiseries et [les] gâteaux.

OBS

endo- : Ce préfixe s'écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C10H18O

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Medicamentos
  • Industria del perfume y cosméticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C10H18O
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: C10H18O

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