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General Material Information

Preferred name (±)-camphor
Trivial Name (±)-Camphor
Short Description DL-camphor
Formula C10 H16 O
CAS Number 76-22-2
Deleted CAS Number 21368-68-3
FEMA Number 4513
ECHA Number 200-945-0
FDA UNII 5TJD82A1ET
Nikkaji Number J4.364H
Beilstein Number 1907611
MDL MFCD00074738
COE Number 140
xLogP3-AA 2.20 (est)
Bio Activity Summary External link
NMR Predictor External link
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 21368-68-3 ; DL-CAMPHOR
Synonyms
  • alphanon
  • bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-one, 1,7,7-trimethyl-
  • bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, 1,7,7-trimethyl-
  • bornan-2-one
  • 2-oxo- bornane
  • 2-bornanone
  • DL-2-bornanone
  • 2-camphanone
  • 2-camphonone
  • formosa camphor
  • japan camphor
  • laurel camphor
  • matricaria camphor
  • camphor flakes
  • camphor powder
  • camphor powder synthetic
  • camphor synthetic
  • camphor synthetic USP flakes
  • camphor synthetic USP powder
  • camphor tech. grade
  • gum camphor
  • root bark oil
  • spirit of camphor
  • (±)-1,7,7-trimethyl bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-one
  • 1,7,7-trimethyl bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-one
  • 1,7,7-trimethyl norcamphor
  • 1,7,7-trimethyl-1,7,7-trimethyl bicyclo(2.2.1)-2-heptanone
  • 1,7,7-trimethyl-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
  • 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo(2.2.1)-2-heptanone
  • (±)-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-one
  • 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-one
  • 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
  • 1,7,7-trimethylnorbornan-2-one
  • 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
  • Camphor
  • 2-Bornanone
  • 1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]-2-heptanone
  • 1,7,7-Trimethylnorcamphor
  • 2-Camphanone
  • dl-Camphor
  • Racemic camphor
  • Borneo camphor
  • HCXL 8899
  • MeSH ID: D002164

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(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
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KEGG (GenomeNet):C18369
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FooDB:FDB029685
Export Tariff Code:2914.29.3100
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Typical G.C.
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Formulations/Preparations:
•grades: technical (synthetic); usp. •alcanfor •natricaria camphor •root bark oil •twenty grams of vicks vaporub, 10 ml of campho-phenique, and 16 ml of vicks vaposteam each contain about 1 g of camphor. •preparations of camphor for local application include camphor spirit (10% in alcohol) and camphorated parachlorophenol (35% parachlorophenol and 65% camphor)andas a 0.1 to 3% lotion •trade names: balmosa cream (camphor 4%, menthol 2%, methyl salicylate 4%, capsicum oleoresin 0.035%); boots vapor rub; earex (almond oil 33.33%, arachis oil 33.33%, camphor oil 33.33%); mentholatum vapor rub (camphor 9%, menthol 1.35%, methyl salicylate 0.33%); nasciodine (iodine 1.26%, menthol 0.59%, methyl salicylate 3.87%, turpentine oil 3.87%, camphor 3.87%); nicobrevin (methyl valerate 100 mg, quinine 15 mg, camphor 10 mg, eucalyptus oil 10 mg); pr heat spray (camphor 0.62%, methyl salicylate 1.24%, ethyl nicotinate 1.1%); radian-b -liniment and spray (menthol 1.4%, camphor 0.6%, ammonium salicylate 1%, salicylic acid 0.54%), -rub (menthol 2.54%, camphor 1.43%, methyl salicylate 0.42%, capsicin 0.042%), -cream (camphor 1.43%, menthol 2.54%, methyl salicylate 0.42%, oleoresin capsicum 0.005%); tixylix inhalant (camphor 60 mg, menthol 2 mg, turpentine oil 50 mg, eucalyptus oil 20 mg); vicks inhaler (camphor 41.54%, menthol 41.54%, siberian pine needle oil 4.65%); vicks sinex (oxymetazoline 0.05%, menthol 0.025%, camphor 0.015%, eucalyptus oil 0.0075%); vicks vaporub (menthol 2.82%, camphor 5.46%, eucalyptus oil 1.35%, turpentine oil 4.71%). •non-proprietary preparations: camphor linctus compound (camphor spirit compound 1 ml, glycerol 1.5 ml, tolu syrup to 5 ml); camphor liniment (camphor 20% ww in arachis oil) (a.k.a. camph. lin; camphorated oil); camphor spirit (camphor 10 g, alcohol to 100 ml); camphor spirit compound (camphor 300 mg, benzoic acid 500 mg, anise oil 0.3 ml, alcohol (60%) to 100 ml); concentrated camphor water (camphor 4 g, alcohol (90%) 60 ml, water to 100 ml).

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 152.23672485352
Melting Point 176 to 177°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 204 to 205°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 120 to 121°C @ 50 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.65 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density 5.2
Flash Point TCC Value 64.44 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 2.38
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 1600 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) Yes

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Camphoreous
camphoreous
General comment At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. camphoreous
Flavor Type: Camphoreous
camphoreous
General comment Camphoreous

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Other purposes Denaturants, Film formers, Plasticisers
Cosmetic purposes Denaturants, Fragrance, Plasticisers

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xn - Harmful.
R 20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
R 40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
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.
Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-mouse LD50 1310 mg/kg
Shika Gakuho. Journal of Dentistry. Vol. 75, Pg. 934, 1975.

intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 3000 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD BEHAVIORAL: CHANGES IN MOTOR ACTIVITY (SPECIFIC ASSAY) BEHAVIORAL: REGIDITY
American Journal of Pathology. Vol. 30, Pg. 857, 1954.

intraperitoneal-cat LDLo 400 mg/kg
"Abdernalden's Handbuch der Biologischen Arbeitsmethoden." Vol. 4, Pg. 1289, 1935.

unreported-child LDLo 100 mg/kg
Yakkyoku. Pharmacy. Vol. 31, Pg. 1499, 1980.

oral-child TDLo 51 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD
American Journal of Emergency Medicine. Vol. 7, Pg. 41, 1989.

oral-dog LDLo 800 mg/kg
"Abdernalden's Handbuch der Biologischen Arbeitsmethoden." Vol. 4, Pg. 1289, 1935.

unreported-man LDLo 29 mg/kg
"Poisoning; Toxicology, Symptoms, Treatments," 2nd ed., Arena, J.M., Springfield, IL, C.C. Thomas, 1970Vol. 2, Pg. 73, 1970.

oral-rabbit LDLo 2000 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD BEHAVIORAL: CHANGES IN MOTOR ACTIVITY (SPECIFIC ASSAY) BEHAVIORAL: REGIDITY
American Journal of Pathology. Vol. 30, Pg. 857, 1954.

intraperitoneal-rat LDLo 900 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 65, Pg. 275, 1939.

Dermal Toxicity:
subcutaneous-rat LD50 70 mg/kg
"Ueber die Pharmakologische Wirkung eines dem Pentamethylentetrazol Vol. -, Pg. -, 1934.

subcutaneous-frog LDLo 240 mg/kg
PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: SPASTIC PARALYSIS WITH OR WITHOUT SENSORY CHANGE
Archiv fuer Experimentelle Pathologie und Pharmakologie. Vol. 50, Pg. 199, 1903.

subcutaneous-mouse LDLo 200 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: EXCITEMENT
"Pharmakologische Prufung von Analgetika, Dissertation," Herrlen, G., Pharmakologischen Institut der Universitat Tubingen, Fed. Rep. Ger., 1933Vol. -, Pg. -, 1933.

Inhalation Toxicity:
inhalation-mouse LCLo 400 mg/m3/3H
BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE CONTRACTION OR SPASTICITY)
Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 22(11), Pg. 83, 1957.

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for (±)-camphor usage levels up to:
4.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
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: 24
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: 1.0000010.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): 0.010000.20000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: 20.00000100.00000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: 1.0000010.00000
fish products: --
frozen dairy: --
fruit ices: 0.020002.00000
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: 5.0000050.00000
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: --

Safety references

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Camphor in flavourings and other food ingredients with flavouring properties - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food on a request from the Commission
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EPI System: View
ClinicalTrials.gov:search
Daily Med:search
NIOSH International Chemical Safety Cards:search
NIOSH Pocket Guide:search
AIDS Citations:Search
Cancer Citations:Search
Toxicology Citations:Search
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):76-22-2
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :2537
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WISER:UN 2717
WGK Germany:1
1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
Chemidplus:0000076222
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials
RTECS:76-22-2