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Borneol is converted into camphor by oxidation process in the presence of NaOCl bleach and acetic acid, acetone which work as a catalyst
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Borneol and camphor are both natural products found in many plants. Camphor can be isolated from the wood of the camphor laurel tree. It has a distinct odor, and is used in Vicks Vaporub. Borneol can be oxidized to camphor using many oxidizers. Historically, oxidations have often been done by using toxic metal reagents like chromium(VI). Modern methods often aim to use more environmentally friendly reagents, and in that same strain, the oxidant in our experiment will be commercial bleach. RELEVANT READING Experimental Techniques:
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