Camphor CAS No.76-22-2
Pharmaceutical Materials 2025-03-20
CAS No.76-22-2
Name
bornan-2-one
Synonyms
Camphor
2-Bornanone
bornan-2-one
Synthetic Camphor
Camphor synthetic
plus-minus-camphor
CAMPHOR TECH. GRADE
Camphor Natural,Tablet
CAMPHOR SYNTHETIC FLAKES
CAMPHOR SYNTHETIC POWDER
1.7.7-trimethyl-norcampho
CAMPHOR SQUARES SYNTHETIC TECHNICAL
1.7.7-trimethyl-bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-on
1.7.7-trimethyl-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-on
1.7.7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]-2-heptanone (camphor)
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Camphor (commonly referred to as Camphore) |
| Other Names | 1.7.7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; Camphor Tree Extract (from the Camphor tree, Cinnamomum camphora) |
| CAS Number | Various, depending on specific form (e.g., natural or synthetic) |
| Formula | C10H16O |
| Molecular Weight | 152.23 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystalline solid with a strong, aromatic odor |
| Odor Description | Characteristically pungent, medicinal, and cooling |
| Sources | Naturally derived from the Camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora) or synthetically produced |
| Extraction Method | Steam distillation from the wood, branches, and leaves of the Camphor tree |
| Chemical Properties | Volatile, with a tendency to sublime in air |
| Uses | – Natural moth repellent and insecticide – Used in medicine for topical applications (e.g., as an antiseptic and itch reliever) – Industrial applications (e.g., in plastics, explosives, and perfumes) – Household use (e.g., in mothballs and樟脑丸 to prevent insect infestation) |
| Safety Information | – May cause skin and eye irritation – Ingestion or inhalation in high concentrations may lead to symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness – Keep away from children and pets – Use in well-ventilated areas to minimize exposure |
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