Camphor

C₁₀H₁₆O

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

CAS: 76-22-2

Overview

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.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 16 1.0080
Carbon C 10 12.0110
Oxygen O 1 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×16
10.6%
C
Carbon ×10
78.9%
O
Oxygen ×1
10.5%

Uses

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

Fun Facts

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

Safety

  • ⚠ Toxic if ingested
  • ⚠ Flammable

Structure

SMILES

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

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
152.23 g/mol
Density
0.9920 g/cm³
Melting Point
175.0 °C
Boiling Point
204.0 °C
Solubility
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

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

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).