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Camphor - USP CRS

SKU 90035577 CAS 464-49-3 C10H16O MW 152.23 Available on enquiry

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Camphor USP CRS is a bicyclic monoterpene ketone used primarily as a pharmaceutical reference standard and topical therapeutic agent. It also finds application in paint formulations, including pigment, binder and biocide systems. It carries the CAS number 464-49-3, a molecular formula of C10H16O, and a molecular weight of 152.23. This product requires ambient storage and is classified as Danger. Molekula supplies Camphor USP CRS from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
90035577
CAS Number
464-49-3
IUPAC Name
(1R,4R)-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
EC Number
207-355-2
Molecular Formula
C10H16O
Molecular Weight
152.23
Exact Mass
152.1201
SMILES
C[C@@]12CC[C@@H](C1(C)C)CC2=O
InChIKey
DSSYKIVIOFKYAU-XCBNKYQSSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H16O/c1-9(2)7-4-5-10(9,3)8(11)6-7/h7H,4-6H2,1-3H3/t7-,10+/m1/s1
PubChem CID
159055

Synonyms

  • (1R,4R)-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
  • (1R)-(+)-Camphor
  • (R)-(+)-Camphor
  • Alcanfor
  • Camphor USP
  • Camphor, (+)-
  • d-2-Camphanone
  • D-CAMPHOR
  • Formosa camphor
  • Japanese camphor

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Melting Point
180 °C
Boiling Point
204 °C
Solubility (other solvents)
Soluble in oils, water
Vapour Pressure
1 mmHg at 106.7 °F ; 5 mmHg at 155.5 °F

Source: PubChem CID 159055 (DrugBank, Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), CAMEO Chemicals)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Camphor - USP CRS used for?

Camphor is commonly used as a pharmaceutical reference standard, a plasticizer, and in various topical medicinal formulations.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?

The chemical formula is C10H16O and the molecular weight is 152.23 g/mol.

How should Camphor - USP CRS be stored?

This product should be stored at ambient temperature.

What grade of Camphor is available?

This product is supplied as USP CRS (United States Pharmacopeia Chemical Reference Standard) grade.

Can Molekula supply this product in bulk?

Please contact our sales team directly to discuss your specific volume requirements and bulk availability.

What documentation comes with the order?

Each order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) detailing the hazard information.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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