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Names | |||
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Preferred IUPAC name 2,2-Dimethyl-3-methylidenebicyclo[2.2.1]heptane | |||
Other names 2,2-Dimethyl-3-methanylidenebicyclo[2.2.1]heptane 2,2-Dimethyl-3-methylenebicyclo[2.2.1]heptane | |||
Identifiers | |||
3D model (JSmol) | |||
ChEBI | |||
ChEMBL | |||
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.001.123![]() | ||
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UN number | 2319 1325 | ||
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Properties | |||
C10H16 | |||
Molar mass | 136.238 g·mol−1 | ||
Appearance | White or colorless solid[1] | ||
Density | 0.842 g/cm3[1] | ||
Melting point | 51 to 52 °C (124 to 126 °F; 324 to 325 K)[1] | ||
Boiling point | 159 °C (318 °F; 432 K)[1] | ||
Practically insoluble[1] | |||
Hazards | |||
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Warning | |||
H226,H228,H319,H410 | |||
P210,P233,P240,P241,P242,P243,P264,P273,P280,P303+P361+P353,P305+P351+P338,P337+P313,P370+P378,P391,P403+P235,P501 | |||
Flash point | 40 °C (104 °F; 313 K) | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). |
Camphene is a bicyclicorganic compound. It is one of the most pervasivemonoterpenes. As with other terpenes, it isinsoluble in water, flammable, colorless, and has a pungent smell.[2] It is a minor constituent of manyessential oils such asturpentine,cypress oil,camphor oil,citronella oil,neroli,ginger oil,valerian, andmango.[3] It is produced industrially by isomerization of the more commonalpha-pinene using asolid acidcatalyst such astitanium dioxide.[4]
Camphene is used in the preparation of fragrances and as a food additive for flavoring. These includeisobornyl acetate.
Camphene is biosynthesized fromlinalyl pyrophosphate via a sequence ofcarbocationic intermediates.[5]