Synthetic Camphor

76-22-2-DAB8, 76-22-2-DAB6

Natural camphor is found in many essential oils, especially camphor oil. It is a white crystalline powder with a unique camphor scent and a hint of mint odor.

Synthetic Camphor is prepared by using alpha-Pinene as raw material, then esterify converted camphene into L-bornyl acetate, next to saponification the L-bornyl acetate into DL-Isoborneol, and finally oxidate the DL-Isoborneol.

Synthetic Camphor is used extensively in many fields, especially in the manufacturing, medicine and cosmetics industries.

Substance Identification

Synonyms 2-Campone | 1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo [2.2.1] heptan-2-one
CAS 76-22-2
EINECS 200-945-0
FEMA 2230
HS.CODE 290619
Molecular Formula C10H16O
Moleclar Weight 152.24

Toxicological Information

LD50 oral, rat 5g/kg min
LD50 dermal, rabbit 5g/kg min

Application & Uses

  • serve as medicine, antiseptic, insecticide, etc.
  • used as a plasticizer for nitrocellulose; used as pesticide, repellent
  • used as raw materials for daily care products, flavor and fragrance etc.

Features & Benefits

  • Slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, chloroform, carbon disulfide, solvent oil, naphtha and most organic solvents

Sales Specification

ITEM VALUE TEST METHOD & UNIT
Appearance White powder crystals
Melting Range 174 to 179 @°C
Purity 96 min @chemicals method, %
Moisture Content Clear
non-Volatile Residue 0.1 max %
ITEM VALUE TEST METHOD & UNIT
Appearance White powder crystals
Melting Range 170 min @°C
Purity 96 min @chemicals method, %
Moisture Content n/a
non-Volatile Residue 0.1 max %
Content of Halogens 350 max @PPM

Package

  • Double-corrugated Paper Carton, 25kg net each, lined with PE bag available

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GHS Hazard Statements

H-Code H228/315/317/318/332/371/411
P-Code P210/240/241/260/264/270/271/272/273/280
Response P302+P352 P304+P340+P312 P305+P351+P338+P310 P308+P311 P333+P313 P370+P378 P391
Storage P405
Disposal P501
S-phrases: S16-S26-S37/39 | R-phrases: R11;R36/37/38

Storage

  • avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame)
  • do not store above 23°C (73.4°F)
  • keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area
  • keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use

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The above information is believed to be accurate and presents the best explanation currently available to us. We assume no liability resulting from above content. The technical standards are formulated and revised by customers’ requirement and us, if there are any changes, the latest specification will be executed and confirmed in the contract.

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