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Camphor

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): D-Camphor, 2-Bornanone, 2-Camphanone
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₀H₁₆O
• CAS Number: 464-49-3
• Molecular Weight: 152.23
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329749215
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• MDL number: MFCD00064149

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• vapor density: 5.24 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 4 mmHg ( 70 °C)
• API family: methyl benzylidene camphor
• autoignition temp.: 870 °F
• expl. lim.: 3.5 %
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• mp: 178-182 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical; pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: CC1(C)[C@@H]2CC[C@@]1(C)C(=O)C2
• InChI: 1S/C10H16O/c1-9(2)7-4-5-10(9,3)8(11)6-7/h7H,4-6H2,1-3H3/t7-,10+/m1/s1
• InChI key: DSSYKIVIOFKYAU-XCBNKYQSSA-N

Description

General description

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This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Camphor USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Camphorated Phenol Topical Gel
• Camphorated Phenol Topical Solution
• Eucalyptus Oil

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS08,GHS05,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Codes: H228,H315,H318,H332,H371
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P311
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Sol. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 2 Inhalation
• Target Organs: Lungs
• Storage Class: 4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials
• Flash Point (°F): 147.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point (°C): 64 °C - closed cup