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Camphor

Also known as DL-Camphor, 2-Camphanone, 2-Bornanone

CAS 76-22-2Formula C10H16OMolar mass 152.24 g/molEC 200-945-0
GHS signal word: Danger. Pictograms: Flammable, Harmful or irritant, Serious health hazard 138 suppliers listed Drug substance
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Camphor chemical structure, C10H16O, CAS 76-22-2
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
Appearance
Colorless or white crystals, granules, or crystalline masses, or as colorless to white,…
Melting point
174 to 179
Boiling point
209 °C
Density
0.99 g/cm³
Flash point
66 °C
HS code
291429
Category
Pharmaceuticals and APIs
UN number
UN 2717
Illustrative photo, white granules in a woven sack in a warehouse
Typical packagingIllustrative packaging image, not the actual product

What is Camphor?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Camphor is a cyclic monoterpene ketone that is bornane bearing an oxo substituent at position 2. A naturally occurring monoterpenoid. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a bornane monoterpenoid and a cyclic monoterpene ketone.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
CAS number
76-22-2 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 21368-68-3, 464-48-2, 464-49-3
EC numbers
200-945-0, 244-350-4, 617-014-3
Molecular formula
C10H16O
MDL number
MFCD00074738
InChIKey
DSSYKIVIOFKYAU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H16O/c1-9(2)7-4-5-10(9,3)8(11)6-7/h7H,4-6H2,1-3H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CC1(C2CCC1(C(=O)C2)C)C

Synonyms

  • DL-Camphor
  • 2-Camphanone
  • 2-Bornanone
  • 1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
  • Bornan-2-one
  • Alphanon
  • Kampfer
  • Laurel camphor
  • 1,7,7-Trimethylnorcamphor
  • 2-Camphonone
  • Matricaria camphor
  • Synthetic camphor
  • 1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]-2-heptanone
  • Bornane, 2-oxo-
  • Japan camphor
  • Huile de camphre
  • 2-Kamfanon
  • 2-Keto-1,7,7-trimethylnorcamphane
  • Camphorwood
  • Camphor laurel
  • Laurus camphora
  • Natural camphor
  • Norcamphor, 1,7,7-trimethyl-
  • Camphora camphora
  • Camphor, dl-
Show all 39 synonyms
  • Cinnamonum camphora
  • Camphora
  • Camphor, Racemic
  • Bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-one, 1,7,7-trimethyl-
  • Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, 1,7,7-trimethyl-
  • 1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo(2.2.1)-2-heptanone
  • 1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-one
  • Zang Qi
  • (+-)-Camphor
  • (1RS,4RS)-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-one
  • Masterbalm
  • Prostaderm
  • Vaporizing
  • Vaproizing

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

Appearance
Colorless or white crystals, granules, or crystalline masses, or as colorless to white, translucent, tough massesexp.
Odour
Fragrant and penetrating odorexp.
Taste
Pungent aromatic tasteexp.
Melting point
174 to 179exp.
Boiling point
209 °Cexp.
Density
0.99 g/cm³exp.
Flash point
66 °Cexp.
Autoignition temperature
466 °Cexp.
Solubility
In water, 1.6 × 10⁺³ mg/L at 25 °Cexp.
Vapour pressure
27 Pa at 20 °C (= 0.20 mm Hg)exp.

Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.

Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
152.24 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
152.1201 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
2.4calc.
Topological polar surface area
17.07 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
0calc.
Heavy atoms
11calc.
Rings
2calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.9calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, O=C1CC2CCC1C2

O=C1CC2CCC1C2

2 rings, 8 atoms, the Bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-one ring system.

461 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS signal word
Danger
GHS02: Flammable
Flammable
GHS07: Harmful or irritant
Harmful or irritant
GHS08: Serious health hazard
Serious health hazard
220NFPA 704 rating

Hazard statements

  • H228Flammable solid.
  • H302Harmful if swallowed.
  • H315Causes skin irritation.
  • H332Harmful if inhaled.
  • H371May cause damage to organs.
  • H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statements (22)
  • P210Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P240Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
  • P241Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment.
  • P260Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
  • P261Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
  • P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
  • P301 + P317If swallowed: Get medical help.
  • P302 + P352If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
  • P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P308 + P316If exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately.
  • P317Get medical help.
  • P319Get medical help if you feel unwell.
  • P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
  • P330Rinse mouth.
  • P332 + P317If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help.
  • P362 + P364Take off contaminated clothing. And wash it before reuse.
  • P370 + P378In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
  • P405Store locked up.
  • P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
UN number
UN 2717
Transport hazard class
4.1
Packing group
III

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

It was used in two-phase based hollow fibre liquid-phase microextraction procedure for migration analysis of food packagings containing essential oils.

Camphor was used in the synthesis of single-walled nanotubes by chemical vapor deposition.

The active ingredient is no longer contained in any registered products ... "cancelled.".

Industrial uses: Fuel agents, Fragrance.

Consumer uses: Fragrance.

Use classes: Cosmetics.

Pharmacological actions

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local

Roles

  • analgesic
  • anti-HSV agent
  • anti-inflammatory agent
  • antimicrobial agent
  • antitussive
  • antiviral agent
  • cardiovascular drug
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • metabolite
  • nasal decongestant
  • pharmaceutical
  • plant metabolite

Functional uses

  • Deodorizer
  • Flavouring and nutrient
  • Fragrance
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Plasticizer

How it is made

Orginally obtained commercially as the d-form from the camphor tree, Cinnamomum camphora T. Nees & Ebermeier, Lauraceae. Primarily manufactured from pinene as the racemate.

Steam distillation of camphor-tree wood and crystallization. This product is called natural camphor and is dextrorotatory. Synthetic camphor, most of which is optically inactive, may be made from pinene, which is converted into camphene, by treatment with acetic acid and nitrobenzene it becomes camphor, turpentine oil is also used.

Can be obtained from steam distillation of parts of the camphor tree, however it is usually made from alpha-pinene via camphene, to bornyl acetate, followed by saponification and oxidation

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III, restricted in cosmetics
    Name: Camphor, Ref no: 331, Annex ref: III/331
  • Active ingredient in FDA approved drug labels

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Camphor is traded under.

HS 2914.29Indicative HS code

Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic ketones without other oxygen function, other

World exports in 2024
$1B
+6.6% vs 2023, imports $980M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China32.5%
  2. India * partner reported12.9%
  3. Germany12.3%
Top importers
  1. United States15.7%
  2. Japan8.7%
  3. Germany8.7%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Camphor is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Camphor, based on the data on this page

What is Camphor?

Camphor is a cyclic monoterpene ketone that is bornane bearing an oxo substituent at position 2. A naturally occurring monoterpenoid. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a bornane monoterpenoid and a cyclic monoterpene ketone.

What is the CAS number of Camphor?

The CAS registry number of Camphor is 76-22-2. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 21368-68-3, 464-48-2, 464-49-3.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Camphor?

The molecular formula of Camphor is C10H16O and its molar mass is 152.24 g/mol.

What is Camphor used for?

It was used in two-phase based hollow fibre liquid-phase microextraction procedure for migration analysis of food packagings containing essential oils. Camphor was used in the synthesis of single-walled nanotubes by chemical vapor deposition. The active ingredient is no longer contained in any registered products ...

Is Camphor hazardous?

Camphor carries the GHS signal word "Danger". Main hazards: flammable solid, harmful if swallowed, causes skin irritation. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Camphor?

Camphor is usually classified under HS code 291429 (Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic ketones without other oxygen function, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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