| Formula / Notation | C10H16O |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 76-22-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 152.23 |
| Melting Point | 345 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Boiling Point | 399 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Density | 0.99 (NIOSH, 2024) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | 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 proofin... |
| Also Known As | 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; 76-22-2; DL-Camphor; 2-Camphanone; 2-Bornanone; 1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; Bornan-2-one; 21368-68-3; Alphanon; Kampfer |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
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.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
Other Names / Synonyms: 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; 76-22-2; DL-Camphor; 2-Camphanone; 2-Bornanone; 1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; Bornan-2-one; 21368-68-3; Alphanon; Kampfer
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 345 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Boiling Point | 399 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Density | 0.99 (NIOSH, 2024) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 152.23 |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | 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 proofin... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Camphor is: C10H16O