Camphor
Product Description
| Product | Camphor |
| CAS | 76-22-2 464-49-3 (D-) 21368-68-3 (DL) |
| Formula | C10H16O |
| Synonym | Camphor, 2-Bornanone, Bornan-2-one, 2-Camphanone, Camphora, Cinnamomum camphora Formosa camphor, Gum camphor, Japan camphor, 2-Keto-1,7,7-trimethylnorcamphane, Laurel camphor Matricaria camphor, 2-Oxobornane, 1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo (2.2.1)-2-heptanone, 1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo [2.2.1] heptan-2-one, 1,7,7-Trimethylnorcamphor |
Typical Product Specifications
| Notes | Camphor is a Ketone derived from wood of the camphor tree, Cinnamomum camphora or prepared synthetically Camphor uses and applications include: Plasticizer for cellulose nitrate, other explosives, lacquers; insecticides; moth and mildew proofing; embalming; pyrotechnics; intermediate; fragrance ingredient (incense, technical products); denaturant, film-former in cosmetics; in food packaging adhesives; natural flavoring agent in foods and pharmaceuticals; tooth powders; active OTC drug ingredient; medicine (sedative, anodyne, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, anthelmintic, anesthetic, analgesic, topical anti-infective, anti-itching agent) Suggested storage of Camphor: Keep tightly closed away from heat FEMA#: 2230 (D-) |
| Class | Specialty Chemicals |
| Function | Fragrance, Flavor |
| Industry | Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Adhesives, Flavor, Fragrance |
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