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Camphor

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

D-Camphor, 2-Bornanone, 2-Camphanone

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
152.23
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
MDL number:
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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

5.24 (vs air)

vapor pressure

4 mmHg ( 70 °C)

API family

methyl benzylidene camphor

autoignition temp.

870 °F

expl. lim.

3.5 %

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

178-182 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

CC1(C)[C@@H]2CC[C@@]1(C)C(=O)C2

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

InChI key

DSSYKIVIOFKYAU-XCBNKYQSSA-N

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Camphor USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Camphorated Phenol Topical Gel
  • Camphorated Phenol Topical Solution
  • Eucalyptus Oil

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.


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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Sol. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 2 Inhalation

target_organs

Lungs

Storage Class

4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials

flash_point_f

147.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

64 °C - closed cup



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D E Gibson et al.
The American journal of emergency medicine, 7(1), 41-43 (1989-01-01)
Camphor ingestion is a toxic ingestion that is seen infrequently in the emergency department. It is remarkable for its rapidity of action and toxicity. A case of camphor ingestion that displayed toxic effects is presented. The pharmacology, manifestations, and management
Equilibrium states and dynamic reactions of iron in the camphor monoxygenase system.
I C Gunsalus et al.
Advances in experimental medicine and biology, 74, 254-262 (1976-01-01)
Ju-Young Kim et al.
Drug delivery, 21(7), 519-529 (2013-11-20)
The aims of the present study were to prepare new dual-mode floating gastroretentive tablets (DF-GRT) containing itraconazole (ITR) and to evaluate influence of the dosage forms on pharmacokinetic parameters of ITR. The solubility of ITR was enhanced around 200 times



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