Camphor

Independent reference data for Camphor (CAS 76-22-2), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as a plasticizer and chemical intermediate; also used as an additive to explosives, varnishes, lacquers, insecticides, fungicides, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and flavorings; [ACGIH]It was used in two-phase based hollow fibre liquid-phase microextraction procedure for migration analysis of food packagings containing essential oils.

Synonyms and trade names

camphor; 76-22-2; DL-Camphor; 2-Camphanone; 1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; 21368-68-3; Bornan-2-one; 2-Bornanone; Alphanon; Kampfer; Laurel camphor; 1,7,7-Trimethylnorcamphor; 2-Camphonone; Matricaria camphor; SYNTHETIC CAMPHOR; 1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]-2-heptanone

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Flavoring Agents Mint, Cool No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	0.1% (2 / 1988)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	0.1% (2 / 1988)
Reported hazard statements	H228 (97.6%), H302 (15.3%), H315 (10.1%), H332 (93.6%), H371 (73.3%), H373 (19.6%), H312 (10.3%), H318 (21.8%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 0.1% (2 of 1988) of reports.

H228 (97.6%): Flammable solid [Danger Flammable solids]

What the public record says

Camphor Powder · CAS 76-22-2 · C10H16O. Boiling Point: 399 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024); Boiling Point: 204; Boiling Point: 209 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.