camphene

Product Description

Camphene is bicyclic monoterpene. It is nearly insoluble in water, but very soluble in common organic solvents. It volatilizes readily at room temperature and has a pungent smell. It is a minor constituent of many essential oils such as turpentine, cypress oil, camphor oil, citronella oil, neroli, ginger oil, and valerian. It is produced industrially by catalytic isomerization of the more common alpha-pinene. Camphene is used in the preparation of fragrances and as a food additive for flavoring. Its mid-19th century use as a fuel for lamps was limited by its explosiveness.
 
Camphene Basic information
Product Name: Camphene
Synonyms: 2,2-dimethyl-3-methylene-bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan;2,2-dimethyl-3-methylene-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan;3,3-Dimethyl-2-methylenenorbornane;3,3-dimethyl-2-methylenenorcamphene;Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, 2,2-dimethyl-3-methylene-;camphene(2,2-dimethyl-3-methylene-norbornane);NA 9011;D,L-CAMPHENE
CAS: 79-92-5
MF: C10H16
MW: 136.23
EINECS: 201-234-8
Product Categories: Pharmaceutical Intermediates;Bicyclic Monoterpenes;Biochemistry;Terpenes;Alpha Sort;C;CA - CG;CAlphabetic;Volatiles/ Semivolatiles;Acyclic;Alkenes;Organic Building Blocks
Mol File: 79-92-5.mol
 
 
Camphene Chemical Properties
mp  48-52 °C(lit.)
 
bp  159-160 °C(lit.)
 
density  0.85 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
 
FEMA  2229
refractive index  1.4551
Fp  94 °F
 
storage temp.  Flammables area
Water Solubility  practically insoluble
Merck  1730
CAS DataBase Reference 79-92-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Camphene(79-92-5)
EPA Substance Registry System Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, 2,2-dimethyl-3-methylene-(79-92-5)
 
Safety Information
Hazard Codes  F
Risk Statements  11-10
Safety Statements  16-33
RIDADR  UN 1325 4.1/PG 2
 
WGK Germany  2
 
RTECS  EX1055000
 
HazardClass  4.1
PackingGroup  III
Hazardous Substances Data 79-92-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

 
Camphene Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties WHITE CRYSTALLINE LOW MELTING SOLID
General Description A colorless to white crystalline solid with an insipid camphor-like odor. Dust and crystals are irritants to the eyes, nose and throat. Emits flammable vapors when heated. Emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes at high temperature. Used for the manufacture of synthetic camphor.
Reactivity Profile Camphene may react vigorously with strong oxidizing agents. May react exothermically with reducing agents to release hydrogen gas.
Health Hazard Inhalation causes irritation of nose and throat. Contact with eyes or skin causes irritation.