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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
Quantity
Catalog number: A10936.0C
also known as A10936-0C
Price (EUR)
345,60 Online price
384,00
Each
Quantity
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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
Specifications
Specification SheetForm
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.
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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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Flammable solids
Category 2
Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists
Category 4
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Category 2
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Category 1
Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)
Category 2
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H315 - Causes skin irritation
H318 - Causes serious eye damage
H332 - Harmful if inhaled
H371 - May cause damage to organs
Physical Hazards
H228 - Flammable solid
Precautionary Statements
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction