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(±)-Camphor, 96%

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Description

CAS: 76-22-2 | C10H16O | 152.24 g/mol

Camphor is used in the preparation of mothballs. It acts as a plasticizer for nitrocellulose, and an ingredient for fireworks and explosive munitions. It is useful in the treatment of sprains, swellings and inflammation. It is also used to synthesize carbon nanotubes by chemical vapor deposition process of camphor.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Camphor is used in the preparation of mothballs. It acts as a plasticizer for nitrocellulose, and an ingredient for fireworks and explosive munitions. It is useful in the treatment of sprains, swellings and inflammation. It is also used to synthesize carbon nanotubes by chemical vapor deposition process of camphor.

Solubility
Soluble in acetone, ethanol, diethylether, chloroform and acetic acid.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents and chlorinated solvents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 76-22-2
Molecular Formula C10H16O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 152.24
MDL Number MFCD00074738,MFCD00064149
InChI Key DSSYKIVIOFKYAU-UHFFFAOYNA-N
Synonym camphor, dl-camphor, 2-camphanone, 2-bornanone, l---camphor, +/--camphor, root bark oil, 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo 2.2.1 heptan-2-one, bornan-2-one, alphanon
PubChem CID 2537
ChEBI CHEBI:36773
IUPAC Name 4,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-3-one
SMILES CC1(C)C2CCC1(C)C(=O)C2

Specifications

Melting Point 172°C to 176°C
Density 0.992
Boiling Point 204°C
Flash Point 64°C (147°F)
Odor Camphor-like
Assay Percent Range 96%
Quantity 100 g
UN Number UN2717
Beilstein 1907611
Merck Index 14,1732
Solubility Information Soluble in acetone,ethanol,diethylether,chloroform and acetic acid.
Formula Weight 152.24
Percent Purity 96%
Chemical Name or Material (±)-Camphor
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H228-H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H228-H315-H319
Flammable solid.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement P210-P240-P241-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CAMPHOR
EINECSNumber 200-945-0
RTECSNumber EX1225000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
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RUO – Research Use Only

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