Camphor

C₁₀H₁₆O

IUPAC: (1R,4R)-1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one

CAS: 76-22-2

نظرة عامة

Camphor is a waxy terpene with a strong aromatic odor, obtained from the camphor laurel tree. It has been used in medicine and moth repellent for centuries.

التركيب

العنصر الرمز الذرات الكتلة الذرية
Hydrogen H 16 1,0080
Carbon C 10 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

التركيب العنصري

H
10,6%
C
78,9%
O
10,5%

الاستخدامات

  • Topical analgesic
  • Moth repellent
  • Religious ceremonies
  • Plasticizer for cellulose nitrate

حقائق مثيرة

  • The camphor trade was so valuable that the Dutch fought wars over Borneo's camphor forests

السلامة

  • ⚠ Toxic if ingested
  • ⚠ Flammable

Structure

SMILES

CC1(C2CCC1(C(=O)C2)C)C

الخصائص

النوع
organic
الحالة
solid
الكتلة المولية
152,23 g/mol
الكثافة
0,9920 g/cm³
نقطة الانصهار
175,0 °C
نقطة الغليان
204,0 °C
الذوبانية
1.2 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
152,1201
XLogP
2,2
TPSA
17,1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
11
Complexity
217,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Camphor?
Camphor (C₁₀H₁₆O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (1R,4R)-1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one.
What is the molecular weight of Camphor?
Camphor has a molar mass of 152.23 g/mol.
What state is Camphor at room temperature?
Camphor is a solid at room temperature.
Is Camphor organic or inorganic?
Camphor is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Camphor?
Camphor (C₁₀H₁₆O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).