CAS 464-49-3 (+)-Camphor - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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(+)-Camphor

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Catalog Number

ACM464493-5

CAS Number

464-49-3

Product Name

(+)-Camphor

Structure

Category

Plastic Additives; Plasticizers

Description

D-camphor appears as colorless or white crystals. Sublimes. Flash point 149°F. Burns readily with a bright, smoky flame. Penetrating aromatic odor. Pungent, aromatic taste followed by a sensation of cold. (NTP, 1992);White to gray translucent crystals or fused mass; Warm, minty, almost ethereal diffusive aroma;White to pale yellow crystalline solid, Camphoraceous aroma

IUPAC Name

(1S,4R)-4,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-3-one

Molecular Weight

152.2

Molecular Formula

C10H16O

Canonical SMILES

CC1(C2CCC1(C(=O)C2)C)C

InChI

InChI=1S/C10H16O/c1-9(2)7-4-5-10(9,3)8(11)6-7/h7H,4-6H2,1-3H3/t7-,10-/m0/s1

InChI Key

DSSYKIVIOFKYAU-XVKPBYJWSA-N

Boiling Point

399 °F at 760 mm Hg (NTP, 1992);205.7 °C

Melting Point

353.8 °F (NTP, 1992);179.26666666669996 °C

Flash Point

148 °F (NTP, 1992)

Purity

98%

Density

0.992 at 77 °F (NTP, 1992)

Solubility

less than 1 mg/mL at 59° F (NTP, 1992);Soluble in oils, water;Soluble (in ethanol);Slightly soluble;Soluble (in ethanol)

Appearance

Oil

Application

(+)-Camphor is purposefully crafted as a versatile compound used in a variety of applications due to its unique properties. It serves as a crucial plasticizer for cellulose esters and ethers, enhancing the flexibility of these materials. In addition, (+)-Camphor is integral to the production of plastics and cymene, and is utilized in a broad range of products, including cosmetics, lacquers, medicines, explosives, and pyrotechnics. Its role as a moth repellent also highlights its practical utility. Naturally derived from the wood of the camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora), (+)-Camphor has a notable legacy in traditional Chinese medicine, as documented in ancient texts like the Pin Hui Jing Yao, Ben Cao Gang Mu, and Sheng Lian Fang. This rich history underscores its enduring application in treating pruritic skin conditions, fibrous tissue inflammation, neuralgia, and influenza, reflecting its significance in both historical and modern contexts.

Complexity

217

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

207-355-2;244-350-4;923-389-7

Exact Mass

152.120115g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

MeSH Entry Terms

camphora

Monoisotopic Mass