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Isoborneol

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Isoborneol
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Isoborneol is a bicyclic organic compound and a terpene derivative. The hydroxyl group in this compound is placed in an exo position. The endo diastereomer is called borneol. Being chiral, isoborneol exists as enantiomers.

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Preparation

Isoborneol is synthesized commercially by hydrolysis of isobornyl acetate. The latter is obtained from treatment of camphene with acetic acid in the presence of a strong acid catalyst.[2]

It can also be produced by reduction of camphor:

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Isoborneol derivatives as chiral ligands

Derivatives of isoborneol are used as ligands in asymmetric synthesis.[3]

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