Bornyl Valerate (CAS 7549-41-9) — Mid Note Fragrance Ingredient

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terpenic

Bornyl Valerate

CAS 7549-41-9

Note
mid
Volatility
low
MW
238.4
Data as of: Jun 2026

What Is Bornyl Valerate?

Bornyl Valerate (CAS 7549-41-9) is an aroma chemical used as a fragrance and flavour ingredient. Its odour is described as woody, oak and sawdust, placing it within the terpenic family as a mid note with low volatility. With a molecular weight of 238.4 (formula C15H26O2), it is handled by perfumers as a building block for compositions where a woody character is desired. The data below is compiled from public chemical and regulatory sources.

Safety Profile

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CAS
7549-41-9
Formula
C15H26O2
MW
238.4
InChIKey
ILUAVCBOWYHFAI-OGSITYIJNA-N
Bornyl Valerate 2D structure

Bornyl Valerate
C15H26O2
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What Does Bornyl Valerate Smell Like?

The odour profile of Bornyl Valerate is reported as woody, oak, sawdust, berry, seedy, spicy, camphoreous. The dominant facet is its woody character, with the remaining notes adding nuance and complexity. As a mid note it contributes to the heart of a fragrance. Perceived intensity and exact character depend on concentration, the carrier and the surrounding accord.

Scent Profile

Profile derived from public odour-descriptor data; relative, not absolute.

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Chemistry & Properties

The Chemistry

Bornyl Valerate has the molecular formula C15H26O2 and a molecular weight of 238.4 g/mol. Its canonical SMILES representation is CCCCC(=O)O[C@@H]1C[C@@H]2CC[C@@]1(C)C2(C)C. Its reported log P (XLogP) of 3.93 indicates a lipophilic, oil-soluble molecule, which informs how it partitions in a formula. Physical constants below are drawn from PubChem and EPA CompTox public datasets.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular Weight 238.4 g/mol
Boiling Point 265.0 °C
Melting Point 41.54 °C
Flash Point 114.5 °C
Density 0.96 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure 0.00693 mmHg
Water Solubility 8.2e-05 g/L
XLogP 3.93

Perfumer Guide

Note Position
Mid
Volatility
Low
Primary Odour
Woody

Alternatives & Comparisons

Ingredients occupying a similar odour space — useful as substitutes or companions when Bornyl Valerate is unavailable or restricted.

1
(4,4,8-trimethyl-1-tricyclo[6.3.1.02,5]dodecanyl) formate CAS 58096-46-1

Shares woody, spicy, peppery character — a candidate substitute or companion in the same odour space.

2
2-(2-Hydroxy-4-Methyl-3-Cyclohexenyl)Propionic Acid gamma-Lactone CAS 57743-63-2

Shares sweet, spicy, woody character — a candidate substitute or companion in the same odour space.

3
[(1S,2S)-2-tert-butylcyclohexyl] acetate CAS 20298-69-5

Shares fruity, bergamot, lime character — a candidate substitute or companion in the same odour space.

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Safety & Regulatory

⚠ Regulatory Disclaimer

General reference only. IFRA, REACH and EU Cosmetics Regulation standards update periodically. Consult the current IFRA Standards Library before formulating. Not legal or regulatory advice.

IFRA Status

No IFRA restriction recorded in the data set. This is not a guarantee of unrestricted status — always confirm against the current IFRA Standards Library.

GHS Classification

Signal word: Warning

H315H319H335
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References & Sources

  1. PubChem Compound Summary (NIH) — search by InChIKey
  2. EPA CompTox Chemicals Dashboard — physicochemical & fate data
  3. IFRA Standards Library (49th / 51st Amendment)
Sources: PubChem (NIH) · EPA CompTox · IFRA Standards Library · public GHS classification. Odour descriptors are original editorial summaries of public profiles, not reproduced from any single proprietary source.

Data: PubChem (NIH), EPA CompTox, IFRA. Last reviewed: Jun 2026.

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