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camphor

CAS No.: 76-22-2      Formula: C10H16O

Weight: 152.23300

Synonyms: Kampfer; camphre; camphanone; Camphor; (±)-bornan-2-one; 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; (1RS,4RS)-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; Caladryl; lphanon; 2-CAMPHOR; Alphanon; 2-Kamfanon; Radian B;


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Description

Camphor is a waxy, flammable, white or transparent solid with a strong aroma. It is a terpenoid with the chemical formula C10H16O. It is found in the wood of the camphor laurel (Cinnamomum camphora), a large evergreen tree found in Asia (particularly in Sumatra, Indonesia and Borneo) and also of the unrelated kapur tree, a tall timber tree from the same region. It also occurs in some other related trees in the laurel family, notably Ocotea usambarensis. The oil in rosemary leaves (Rosmarinus officinalis), in the mint family, contains 10 to 20% camphor, while camphorweed (Heterotheca) only contains some 5%. Camphor can also be synthetically produced from oil of turpentine. It is used for its scent, as an ingredient in cooking (mainly in India), as an embalming fluid, for medicinal purposes, and in religious ceremonies. A major source of camphor in Asia is camphor basil (the parent of African blue basil). The molecule has two possible enantiomers as shown in the structural diagrams. The structure on the left is the naturally occurring (R)-form, while its mirror image shown on the right is the (S)-form. Norcamphor is a camphor derivative with the three methyl groups replaced by hydrogen.

Basic Information
CAS No.:
76-22-2
Synonyms:
Kampfer; camphre; camphanone; Camphor; (±)-bornan-2-one; 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; (1RS,4RS)-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; Caladryl; lphanon; 2-CAMPHOR; Alphanon; 2-Kamfanon; Radian B;
Formula:
C10H16O
Molecular Weight:
152.23300
PSA:
17.07000
LogP:
2.40170
Properties
Appearance & Character:
A colorless or white crystalline powder with a strong, mothballs-like odor.
Density:
0.992
Melting Point:
175-177 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point:
204 °C(lit.)
Flash Point:
148 °F
Storage Conditions:
Warehouse ventilation low temperature dry, with oxidants, acids separate storage
Safety Info
Symbol:
GHS02、GHS07、GHS08
Signal Word:
Warning
Hazard Statement:
H228; H302 + H332; H371
Warning Statement:
P210; P260; P301 + P312 + P330; P370 + P378
Customs Code:
2914291000
WGK Germany:
1
Hazard Category Code:
R11; R36/37/38
Security Instructions:
S16-S26-S37/39
Dangerous Goods Sign:
F