2-methylisoborneol

Structural formula
General
Surname	2-methylisoborneol
other names	exo -1,2,7,7-tetramethylbicyclo [2.2.1] heptan-2-ol MIB
Molecular formula	C 11 H 20 O
Brief description	white solid
External identifiers / databases
CAS number 2371-42-8 PubChem 16913 Wikidata Q1082826
properties
Molar mass	168.28 g mol −1
Physical state	firmly
safety instructions
GHS labeling of hazardous substances no GHS pictograms H and P phrases H: no H-phrases P: no P-phrases
As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions .

2-methylisoborneol or MIB is a chemical compound from the group of borneols . 2-methylisoborneol is produced by blue-green algae . The compound is a white solid and has an earthy taste and a putrid odor. The odor threshold of methyl isoborneol is 5–10 ng · l ⁻¹ . Drinking water with a higher content becomes inedible.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b c d e} data sheet 2-methylisoborneol, ≥98.0% (GC) from Sigma-Aldrich , accessed on April 2, 2014 ( PDF ).
2. ↑ Gerstel: When drinking water stinks to heaven