Isobornyl acetate is an organic compound consisting of the acetate ester or the terpenoid isoborneol. It is a colorless liquid with a pleasant pine-like scent, and it is produced on a multi-ton scale for this purpose. The compound is prepared by reaction of camphene with acetic acid in the presence of a strongly acidic catalyst such as sulfuric acid. Hydrolysis of isobornyl acetate gives isoborneol, a precursor to camphor.[1]

Like many plant exudates, isobornyl acetate appears to have antifeedant properties.[2]

References

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  2. ^ Andrews, R. E.; Parks, L. W.; Spence, K. D. (1980). "Some Effects of Douglas Fir Terpenes on Certain Microorganisms". Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 40 (2): 301–304. Bibcode:1980ApEnM..40..301A. doi:10.1128/aem.40.2.301-304.1980. PMC 291570. PMID 16345609.