Preferred name | camphene |
Trivial Name | (±)-Camphene |
Short Description | 2,2-dimethyl-3-methylidenebicyclo[2.2.1]heptane |
Formula | C10 H16 |
CAS Number | 79-92-5 |
Deleted CAS Number | 565-00-4 |
FEMA Number | 2229 |
FDA UNII | G3VG94Z26E |
Nikkaji Number | J39.020H |
MDL | MFCD00066603 |
COE Number | 2227 |
xLogP3-AA | 3.30 (est) |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 1323 camphene |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 79-92-5 ; CAMPHENE |
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6,6-dimethyl-5-methylidenebicyclo[2.2.1]heptane | |
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Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 79-92-5 |
Pubchem (cid): | 6616 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134971689 |
Flavornet: | 79-92-5 |
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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
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(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
CHEBI: | View |
CHEMBL: | View |
KEGG (GenomeNet): | C06076 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB59839 |
FooDB: | FDB009065 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2902.19.0050 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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Wikipedia: | View |
Formulations/Preparations: •commercial product may contain approx 20% tricyclene. •toxaphene is described as the mixed isomers of chlorinated camphene containing 67 to 69 percent chlorine. •grades of purity: commercial, 75% or greater •technical |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 136.23751831055 |
Boiling Point | 159 to 160°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 78 to 79°C @ 50 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 3 mmHg @ 20 °C |
Vapor Density | 4.7 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 35 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 4.35 |
Shelf life | 24 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
dipropylene glycol | Yes |
fixed oils | Yes |
water, 4.6 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Woody | |
woody, herbal, fir needle, camphoreous, cooling, pine, terpenic, citrus, green, minty, spicy | |
Odor strength | medium , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
Substantivity | < 1 hour(s) at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1997) | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. woody herbal fir needle |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 25, No. 6, 26, (2000) | At 10.00 %. Camphoraceous, cooling, piney woody with terpy nuances. It has citrus and green minty and green spicy notes |
Flavor Type: Camphoreous | |
camphoreous, cooling, minty, citrus, green, spicy | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 25, No. 6, 26, (2000) | At 50.00 - 100.00 ppm. Camphoraceous, cooling, minty, with citrus and green spicy nuances |
General comment | Harsh, fresh camphoraceous, terpene-like |
(data available) |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi N - Irritant, Dangerous for the environment. | |
R 36 - Irritating to eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S 61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H400 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H410 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H228 - Flammable solid H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 - IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P391 - Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Human Experience: | |
4 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg One dose tested. (Moreno, 1974m) intraperitoneal-mouse LD > 500 mg/kg "Summary Tables of Biological Tests," National Research Council Chemical-Biological Coordination Center. Vol. 4, Pg. 376, 1952. oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 13, Pg. 735, 1975. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 > 2500 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 13, Pg. 735, 1975. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavor and fragrance agents | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
Recommendation for camphene usage levels up to: | |||
9.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 13.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 28.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Threshold of Concern: | 1800 (μg/person/day) | ||
Structure Class: | I | ||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 27.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 40.00000 | 90.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 20.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 20.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 160.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 25, (FGE.25)[1] - Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons from chemical group 31 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 78 (FGE.78)[1] - Consideration of Aliphatic and alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by EFSA in FGE.25 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives,Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 25Rev1: Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons from chemical group 31 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 78, Revision 1 (FGE.78Rev1): Consideration of aliphatic and alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by EFSA in FGE.25Rev2 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 25, Revision 2 (FGE.25Rev2): Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons from chemical group 31 View page or View pdf |
Statement on List of Representative Substances for Testing. The current Statement lays down a list of substances in sub-groups with representative substances for which additional data are required prior to their evaluation through the Procedure (Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000). View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons (chemical group 31) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 78, Revision 2 (FGE.78Rev2): Consideration of aliphatic and alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to aliphatic hydrocarbons evaluated by EFSA in FGE.25Rev3 View page or View pdf |
Safety and efficacy of eight compounds belonging to chemical group 31 (aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons) when used as flavourings for all animal species and categories View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):79-92-5 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :6616 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 1325 |
WGK Germany:2 |
6,6-dimethyl-5-methylidenebicyclo[2.2.1]heptane |
Chemidplus:0000079925 |
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |
RTECS:79-92-5 |