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Camphor

Камфора · Canfora · Alcanfor · کافور · קמפור · Camphre · Καμφορά · Kamfora · كافور · Cânfora · Камфор · Campher

Structure of Camphor
CAS76-22-2
EC200-945-0
UN2717
FormulaC10H16O
Molar mass152.23 g/mol
LEL0.6 % vol
UEL3.5 % vol
Flash point65.6 °C
Autoignition temperature466 °C
Temperature classT1
Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1)5.26
GHSDanger · H228, H302, H315, H332, H371, H373

Camphor is a cyclic monoterpene ketone that is bornane bearing an oxo substituent at position 2. A naturally occurring monoterpenoid. Camphor appears as a colorless or white colored crystalline powder with a strong mothball-like odor. About the same density as water. Emits flammable vapors above 150 °F.

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