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(1S)-(−)-Camphor

99%

Synonym(s):

(−)-Camphor, (1S)-1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
152.23
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1907612
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352115
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

5.24 (vs air)

vapor pressure

4 mmHg ( 70 °C)

assay

99%

optical activity

[α]20/D −43°, c = 10 in ethanol

autoignition temp.

870 °F

expl. lim.

3.5 %

bp

204 °C (lit.)

mp

177-179 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[H][C@]12CC[C@](C)(C(=O)C1)C2(C)C

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-OIBJUYFYSA-N

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General description

(1S)-(-)-Camphor is a monoterpenoid compound found in many plant essential oils.[1][2]

Application

Chiral intermediate[3] and chiral auxiliary precursor.[4] Used in the synthesis of high-potency sweeteners.[5]

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Sol. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

149.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

65 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges


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