Camphor
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 76-22-2
A strong camphoraceous note with a fresh terpenic character. Cooling and penetrating, it adds a clean medicinal lift to many compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 2 | Camphoraceous |
| Descriptor 3 | Green |
Identification
| CAS Number | 76-22-2 |
| INCI Name | Camphor |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H16O |
| Mol. Weight | 152.23 |
| IUPAC Name | 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one |
| InChIKey | DSSYKIVIOFKYAU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, DL-Camphor, 2-Camphanone, 2-Bornanone, Bornan-2-one, Alphanon, Kampfer, Laurel camphor, 1,7,7-Trimethylnorcamphor, 2-Camphonone, Matricaria camphor, Synthetic camphor, Bornane, 2-oxo-, bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-one, 1,7,7-trimethyl-, bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, 1,7,7-trimethyl-, 2-oxo-bornane, DL-2-bornanone, formosa camphor, japan camphor, camphor flakes, camphor powder, camphor powder synthetic, camphor synthetic, camphor synthetic USP flakes, camphor synthetic USP powder, camphor tech. grade, gum camphor, 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-trimethylnorbornan-2-one, root bark oil
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 203.9 °C |
| Melting Point | 173.9 °C |
| Flash Point | 65.6 °C |
| Density | 0.99 |
| Refractive Index | 1.5462 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.2 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024) |
| LogP | 2.2 |
| Solubility | In water, 1.6X10+3 mg/L at 25 °C |
| 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 proofings, |
Regulatory status
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Camphor | 100 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
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