Camphor
CAS 76-22-2
EC 200-945-0
Formula C10H16O
MW 152.23 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & NutritionPharmaceuticals & Healthcare Flavoring & Acidulant
Description
Camphor (CAS 76-22-2) is a naturally derived bicyclic ketone obtained primarily from the wood of the camphor tree, also known as gum camphor or 2-Bornanone. It carries no assigned E-code and is traded under synonyms including Kampfer and 2-Kamfanon. It is registered under REACH with EC number 200-945-0.
In personal care formulations, camphor acts as a cooling and counterirritant agent in topical products such as balms and liniments by stimulating cold-sensitive receptors in the skin. As a flavorant in food and pharmaceutical applications, it contributes a characteristic minty, medicinal note at controlled concentrations, and serves as a plasticizer in certain lacquer and film-coating systems.
Camphor is available in pharmaceutical grade (Ph.Eur.) and food-grade (FCC) specifications, supporting use across regulated industries. It is supplied as a crystalline solid in fiber drums or polyethylene-lined packaging. Compliance documentation including REACH registration and safety data sheets is available upon request.
In personal care formulations, camphor acts as a cooling and counterirritant agent in topical products such as balms and liniments by stimulating cold-sensitive receptors in the skin. As a flavorant in food and pharmaceutical applications, it contributes a characteristic minty, medicinal note at controlled concentrations, and serves as a plasticizer in certain lacquer and film-coating systems.
Camphor is available in pharmaceutical grade (Ph.Eur.) and food-grade (FCC) specifications, supporting use across regulated industries. It is supplied as a crystalline solid in fiber drums or polyethylene-lined packaging. Compliance documentation including REACH registration and safety data sheets is available upon request.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 179 °C |
| Boiling Point | 204 °C |
| Density | 0.992 g/cm³ @ Temp: 25 °C |
| Flash Point | 148 °F |
| Appearance | Camphor is a colorless glassy solid. Penetrating, characteristic odor. |
| Color | White or Colorless |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. camphoreous |
| Form | neat |
| Water Solubility | 0.12 g/100 mL (25 ºC) |
| Vapor Pressure | 4 mm Hg ( 70 °C) |
| Refractive Index | 1.5462 (estimate) |
| Log P | 2.38 |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Danger GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 GHS05 GHS06 GHS09
H
H228H302H312H315H317H318H319H320H330H332H335H360H370H371H372H373H401H411
P
P203P210P240P241P260P261P264P270P271P272P273P280P284P316P317P318P319P320P321P330P391P405P501P264+P265P301+P317P302+P352P304+P340P308+P316P332+P317P333+P317P337+P317P362+P364P370+P378P403+P233P305+P351+P338P305+P354+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29142910 |
| UN Number | 2717 |
| ADR Class | 4.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Storage Class | 4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-oneKampfergum camphor2-bornanoneAlphanon2-Kamfanon(±)-Camphor2-Camphanone
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