Camphor synthetic is a white, waxy organic compound that is incorporated in lotions, ointments, and creams.
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Product Name: |
Camphor synthetic |
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CAS: |
76-22-2 |
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MF: |
C10H16O |
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MW: |
152.23 |
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EINECS: |
200-945-0 |
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Mol File: |
76-22-2.mol |
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Melting point |
175-177 °C(lit.) |
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Boiling point |
204 °C(lit.) |
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density |
0.992 |
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vapor density |
5.2 (vs air) |
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vapor pressure |
4 mm Hg ( 70 °C) |
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FEMA |
4513 | dl-CAMPHOR |
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refractive index |
1.5462 (estimate) |
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Fp |
148 °F |
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storage temp. |
Store below +30°C. |
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solubility |
Soluble in acetone, ethanol, diethylether, chloroform and acetic acid. |
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form |
neat |
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explosive limit |
0.6-4.5%(V) |
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optical activity |
[α]20/D +0.15 to -0.15°, c = 10% in ethanol |
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Water Solubility |
0.12 g/100 mL (25 ºC) |
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JECFA Number |
2199 |
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Merck |
14,1732 |
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BRN |
1907611 |
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Henry's Law Constant |
(x 10-5 atm?m3/mol): 3.00 at 20 °C (approximate - calculated from water solubility and vapor pressure) |
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Exposure limits |
TLV-TWA 12 mg/m3 (2 ppm), STEL 18 mg/m3 (3 ppm) (ACGIH); IDLH 200 mg/m3 (NIOSH). . |
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Stability: |
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, metallic salts, combustible materials, organics. |
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InChIKey |
DSSYKIVIOFKYAU-MHPPCMCBSA-N |
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CAS DataBase Reference |
76-22-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
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NIST Chemistry Reference |
Camphor(76-22-2) |
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EPA Substance Registry System |
Camphor (76-22-2) |
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Hazard Codes |
F,Xn,Xi |
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Risk Statements |
11-22-36/37/38-20/21/22 |
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Safety Statements |
16-26-37/39 |
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RIDADR |
UN 2717 4.1/PG 3 |
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WGK Germany |
1 |
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RTECS |
EX1225000 |
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Autoignition Temperature |
870 °F |
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TSCA |
Yes |
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HazardClass |
4.1 |
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PackingGroup |
III |
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HS Code |
29142910 |
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Hazardous Substances Data |
76-22-2(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Toxicity |
LD50 orally in mice: 1.3 g/kg (PB293505) |
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Chemical Properties |
Camphor is a colorless glassy solid. Penetrating, characteristic odor. |
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Physical properties |
Colorless to white, flammable granules, crystals or waxy semi-solid with a strong, penetrating, fragrant or aromatic odor. Odor threshold concentration is 0.27 ppm (quoted, Amoore and Hautala, 1983). |
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Uses |
dl-Camphor is used as a plasticizer for celluloseesters and ethers; in the manufacture ofplastics and cymene; in cosmetics, lacquers,medicine, explosives, and pyrotechnics; andas a moth repellent. |
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Definition |
A ketone occurring naturally in the wood of the cam- phor tree (Cinnamomum camphora). |
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Raw materials |
Sodium hydroxide-->Acetic acid glacial-->Sodium carbonate-->Xylene-->Cupric sulfate-->Calcium hydroxide -->Turpentine oil-->Metatitanic acid-->DL-Isoborneol-->C. I. Pigment Blue 30 (77420)-->CRESYL VIOLET ACETATE-->White camphor oil |
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Preparation Products |
Cinene-->Sodium (+)-10-camphorsulfonate-->D-(+)-Camphoric acid |
