Camphene


  TICSA Code No.
  C133906
 
 Chemical Name 2,2-Dimethyl-3-methylene-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane C10H16O
 Synonym 3,3-Dimethyl-2-methylenenorbornane  
 CAS No. 79-92-5 M.W. 136.24
 Odour Description Oily-camphoraceous odour.  
 Occurrence in Nature
Found in Siberian pine needle oil, in the oil distilled from the needles of Abies concolor of Pinus palustris, and in American and Russian turpentine.
 
 Application Information
Widely used in pine, lavender, and citrus fragrances as well as in many household applications.
 
 Typical Use Level : Up to 5%  
  Stability
 
 Substantivity  
 Hypochlorite Bleach  Fair Skin Poor
 Perborate Powder Detergent  Fair Dry Fabric Poor
 Liquid Detergent  Good Wet Fabric Poor
 Concentrated Fabric Softeners  Good Hair Poor
 Soaps  Good Tenacity on > 1 Hour
 Alcoholic Fine Fragrances
 Good
Diffusivity Fairly Diffusive
 Toiletry Applications  Good    
 Antiperspirants  Good    
Typical Physical Properties
  Sp. Gr. (50/15)
 0.845
 Flash Point oC 41 CC
 [a]20D -10o to -40o    
 GC MIN 85% as Camphene    
 Appearance White solid    
 CLogP 4.702    
 FEMA/GRAS No. 2229