Product Details
Molecular Formula
C10H16O
Appearance
A white crystalline powder or colorless translucent hard lump
Standard
Internal standards
Description
Camphor is a bicyclic monoterpene ketone. It has a strong, penetrating, characteristic aromatic odor. It sublimes readily at room temperature and is slightly soluble in water, very soluble in ethanol (96%), freely soluble in fatty oils, and slightly soluble in glycerin.
Stability and Storage Conditions
Stable under proper storage conditions.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, oils, acetone, and chloroform.
Product Specification
25kg/barrel
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place in a tightly closed container.
Boiling Point
204 °C(lit.)
Melting Point
175-177 °C(lit.)
Applications
Used as a fragrance ingredient, cooling agent, plasticizer, and for its antimicrobial properties in topical skin preparations.
Color
A white crystalline powder or colorless translucent hard lump
Water Solubility
Slightly soluble in water: 0.12 g/100 mL at 25°C.
Refractive Index
1.5462 (estimate)
Vapor Pressure
4 mm Hg ( 70 °C)