Camphor

Camphor
Compound Structure:
Synonyms: Camphor;76-22-2;2-Camphanone;DL-Camphor;2-Bornanone;(+/-)-Camphor;1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one;Bornan-2-one;21368-68-3;Alphanon;Kampfer;Formosa camphor;Laurel camphor;Matricaria camphor;Bornane, 2-oxo-;464-48-2;l-(-)-Camphor
Compound ID: NMPC-720
PubChem ID:

2537
Molecular Formula: C10H16O
Canonical SMILES: CC1(C2CCC1(C(=O)C2)C)C
InChIKey: DSSYKIVIOFKYAU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
About the compound:

GHS Hazard Statements

• H228 (94.59%): Flammable solid [Danger Flammable solids]

• H302 (22.65%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

• H332 (90.92%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]

• H371 (81.02%): May cause damage to organs [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]

• H373 (35.67%): May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]

First Aid for Camphor Exposure:

• Eyes: Immediately flush the eyes with plenty of water, lifting both eyelids occasionally, and seek medical help right away.

• Skin: If camphor touches the skin, wash the area with soap and water immediately. Remove any contaminated clothing and wash the skin before getting medical attention quickly.

• Breathing: Move anyone who has inhaled camphor to fresh air immediately. If they've stopped breathing, start artificial respiration, keep them warm and rested, and seek medical assistance promptly.

• Ingestion: Seek immediate medical attention if camphor is swallowed. (NIOSH, 2023)
Properties:

Chemical and Physical Properties

Property Name

Property Value

Molecular Weight

152.23 g/mol

XLogP3-AA

2.2

Hydrogen Bond Donor Count

0

Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count

1

Rotatable Bond Count

0

Exact Mass

152.120115130 g/mol

Monoisotopic Mass

152.120115130 g/mol

Topological Polar Surface Area

17.1Ų

Heavy Atom Count

11

Formal Charge

0

Complexity

217

Isotope Atom Count

0

Defined Atom Stereocenter Count

0

Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count

2

Defined Bond Stereocenter Count

0

Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count

0

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

1

Compound Is Canonicalized

Yes

Physical Description

Camphor appears as a colorless or white colored crystalline powder with a strong mothball-like odor. About the same density as water. Emits flammable vapors above 150 °F. Used to make moth proofings, pharmaceuticals, and flavorings.

Boiling Point

209 °C

Melting Point

180 °C

Density

0.992 at 25 °C/4 °C

Solubility 

At 25 °C one gram dissolves in about 800 mL water, in 1 mL alcohol, 1 mL ether, 0.5 mL chloroform. Freely soluble in carbon disulfide, petroleum benzin, fixed and volatile oils. Also soluble in concentrated mineral acids, in phenol, in liquid ammonia and in liquid sulfoxide

Vapor Pressure

0.2 mmHg (NIOSH, 2023)

Source: PubChem
Source Species: Hibiscus surattensis
Monodora tenuifolia
Hyparrhenia rufa
Tagetes erecta
Morinda lucida
Murraya Koenigii
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