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(±)-Camphor, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A10936.0C
10,000 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

(±)-Camphor, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A10936.0C
10,000 g, Each
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Catalog number: A10936.0C
also known as A10936-0C
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
76-22-2
IUPAC Name
1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
Molecular Formula
C10H16O
InChI Key
DSSYKIVIOFKYAU-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILES
CC1(C)C2CCC1(C)C(=O)C2
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder or fused solid
Assay (GC)
≥95.0%
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Melting Point (clear melt)
169.0-179.0?C
Appearance (Color)
White

Description

Camphor is used in the preparation of mothballs. It acts as a plasticizer for nitrocellulose, and an ingredient for fireworks and explosive munitions. It is useful in the treatment of sprains, swellings and inflammation. It is also used to synthesize carbon nanotubes by chemical vapor deposition process of camphor.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Camphor is used in the preparation of mothballs. It acts as a plasticizer for nitrocellulose, and an ingredient for fireworks and explosive munitions. It is useful in the treatment of sprains, swellings and inflammation. It is also used to synthesize carbon nanotubes by chemical vapor deposition process of camphor.

Solubility
Soluble in acetone, ethanol, diethylether, chloroform and acetic acid.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents and chlorinated solvents.
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