Product Name
Camphor, Synthetic, USP
Description
Camphor appears as a colorless or white colored crystalline powder with a strong mothball-like odor. About the same density as water. Emits flammable vapors above 150°F. Used to make moth proofings, pharmaceuticals, and flavorings.;Camphor oil appears as a colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. Flash point 125°F. Insoluble in water and generally less dense than water. Vapors heavier than air.;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);DryPowder; Liquid; PelletsLargeCrystals;COLOURLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.;White to gray translucent crystals or fused mass; Warm, minty, almost ethereal diffusive aroma;White to pale yellow crystalline solid, Camphoraceous aroma;Colorless or white crystals with a penetrating, aromatic odor.;Colorless or white crystals with a penetrating, aromatic odor.
IUPAC Name
1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
Molecular Weight
152.23g/mol
Molecular Formula
C10H16O;C10H16O;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
InChI Key
DSSYKIVIOFKYAU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
399 °F at 760 mm Hg (NIOSH, 2016);347 to 392 °F at 760 mm Hg (USCG, 1999);399 °F at 760 mm Hg (NTP, 1992);205.7 °C;209 °C;204 °C;399°F;399°F
Melting Point
345 °F (NIOSH, 2016);353.8 °F (NTP, 1992);179.26666666669996 °C;178.8 °C;174-179 °C;180 °C;345°F;345°F
Flash Point
150 °F (NIOSH, 2016);117 °F (USCG, 1999);148 °F (NTP, 1992);150 °F; 66 °C (Closed Cup);66 °C c.c.;150°F;150°F
Density
0.99 (NIOSH, 2016);0.923 at 77 °F (USCG, 1999);0.992 at 77 °F (NTP, 1992);0.992 at 25 °C/4 °C;0.99 g/cm³;Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20 °C (air = 1): 1;0.99;0.99
Solubility
Insoluble (NIOSH, 2016);less than 1 mg/mL at 59° F (NTP, 1992);0.00 M;0.1 mg/mL at 25 °C;In water, 1.6X10+3 mg/L at 25 °C;At 25 °C one gram dissolves in about 800 mL water, in 1 mL alcohol, 1 mL ether, 0.5 mL chloroform. Freely soluble in carbon disulfide, petroleum benzin, fixed and volatile oils. Also soluble in concentrated mineral acids, in phenol, in liquid ammonia and in liquid sulfoxide;Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25 °C: 0.12;Soluble in oils, water;Soluble (in ethanol);Slightly soluble;Soluble (in ethanol);Insoluble
Application
Camphor, Synthetic, USP is primarily used for its various therapeutic properties, including anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, cooling, and refreshing effects. This synthetic version of camphor, a colorless glassy solid with a penetrating, characteristic odor similar to eucalyptus, is designed to mimic the natural compound originally derived from the Cinnamomum camphora tree. When absorbed into the skin, synthetic camphor combines with glucuronic acid and is eventually excreted through urine. It is particularly effective for treating oily and acne-prone skin. While it is beneficial in many skincare applications, it is important to note that high concentrations can be irritating and may numb peripheral sensory nerves. Used historically in traditional Chinese medicine for various ailments, camphor's legacy includes a wide range of applications, from treating skin diseases and fibrous tissue inflammation to alleviating neuralgia and symptoms of influenza. Additionally, it has been traditionally used in mothballs due to its distinctive odor.
Color/Form
Colorless or white crystals, granules, or crystalline masses; or as colorless to white, translucent, tough masses;Colorless or white crystals or crystalline masses
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
1
EC Number
200-945-0;207-355-2;244-350-4
Exact Mass
152.120115g/mol
Log P
2.38 (LogP);log Kow = 2.38 /measured/
MeSH Entry Terms
Camphor;Camphor, (+-)-Isomer;Camphor, (1R)-Isomer;Camphor, (1S)-Isomer
Monoisotopic Mass
152.120115g/mol
Odor
Fragrant and penetrating odor;Penetrating aromatic odor
Other Experimental
Natural form-dextrorotary; synthetic form-racemic;Sublimes at boiling point;It is precipitated from its alcoholic soln by the addition of water; it is precipitated from camphor water by the addition of sol salts;IR: 6049 (Coblentz Society Spectral Collection) /Camphor (dl)/;UV: 96 (Sadtler Research Laboratories Spectral Collection) /Camphor (dl)/;H-1 NMR: 30 (Sadtler Research Laboratories Spectral Collection) /Camphor (dl)/;MASS: 912 (Atlas of Mass Spectral Data, John Wiley & Sons, New York); 73611 (NIST/EPA/MSDC Mass Spectral Database, 1990 Version) /Camphor (dl)/;C-13 NMR: 397 (Johnson and Jankowski, Carbon-13 NMR Spectra, John Wiley and sons, New York) /Camphor (dl)/;IR: 6049 (Coblentz Society Spectral Collection) /Camphor (l)/;UV: 96 (Sadtler Research Laboratories Spectral Collection) /Camphor (l)/;H-1 NMR: 2707 (Sadtler Research Laboratories Spectral Collection) /Camphor (l)/;MASS: 97024 (NIST/EPA/MSDC Mass Spectral Database, 1990 Version); 717 (NBS) /Camphor (l)/;RAMAN: 586 (Sadtler Research Laboratories spectral collection) /Camphor (l)/;IR: 6049 (Coblentz Society Spectral Collection) /Camphor (d)/;UV: 96 (Sadtler Research Laboratories Spectral Collection) /Camphor (d)/;H-1 NMR: 30 (Sadtler Research Laboratories Spectral Collection) /Camphor (d)/;MASS: 912 (Atlas of Mass Spectral Data, John Wiley & Sons, New York) /Camphor (d)/;RAMAN: 586 (Sadtler Research Laboratories spectral collection) /Camphor (d)/;Colorless, transparent crystals, mp 179 °C, sublimes 204 °C, specific optical rotation at 25 °C/D = +41 to +43 deg (c=10 in U.S.P. alcohol) according to U.S.P. specif /Camphor (d)/;The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic gases and irritating fumes. Reacts violently with strong oxidants, strong reducing agents and chlorinated solvents, causing fire and explosion hazard.;Vapor pressure = 27 Pa at 20 °C (= 0.20 mm Hg);Henry's Law constant = 8.1X10-5 atm-cu m/mole at 25 °C (est);Hydroxyl radical reaction rate constant = 4.60X10-12 cu cm/molecule-sec at 23 °C
Refractive Index
Index of refraction: 1.5462 at 20 °C/D
RTECS Number
EX1225000;EX1260000
UN Number
2717;1130;2717;1130;2717;2717;2717;2717
Vapor Density
5.24 (NTP, 1992) (Relative to Air);5.24 (Air = 1);Relative vapor density (air = 1): 5.24
Vapor Pressure
0.2 mm Hg (NIOSH, 2016);1 mm Hg at 106.7 °F ; 5 mm Hg at 155.5° F (NTP, 1992);0.22 mmHg;0.65 mm Hg at 25 °C;Vapor pressure, Pa at 20 °C: 27;0.2 mmHg;0.2 mmHg
