Camphor (racemic)
Aroma Chemical CAS 21368-68-3
A cold penetrating medicinal note with cooling minty and woody facets and a clean eucalyptus like freshness. Used with restraint as a top note, it brings a crisp diffusive lift to pine, mint and aromatic accords.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 2 | Camphoraceous |
| Descriptor 3 | Rosemary |
Identification
| CAS Number | 21368-68-3 |
| 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
Dl-Camphor, dextro,laevo-2-camphanone, DL-2-camphanone, dextro,laevo-formosa camphor, DL-formosa camphor, dextro,laevo-gum camphor, DL-gum camphor, dextro,laevo-laurel camphor, DL-laurel camphor, 4,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-3-one
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 204.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 175.00 °C |
| Flash Pointe | 64.4 °C |
| Densitye | 0.992 |
| Refractive Indexe | 1.5462 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.225000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.380 |
| Solubility | water, 339.1 mg/L @ 25 C (est); water, 1600 mg/L @ 25 C (exp); For experimental / research use only. |
e Estimated from a closely related isomer of the same molecule. Actual values vary by supplier, grade and quality.
Regulatory status
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Camphor (racemic) | 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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