Camphene
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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 | |||
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3D model (
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ChEBI | |||
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ECHA InfoCard
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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] | |||
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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 their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Camphene is a bicyclic
catalyst such as titanium dioxide.[4]
Camphene is used in the preparation of fragrances and as a food additive for flavoring. These include isobornyl acetate.
Biosynthesis
Camphene is biosynthesized from linalyl pyrophosphate via a sequence of carbocationic intermediates.[5]
Biosynthesis of camphene (one enantiomer) from linalyl pyrophosphate.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e Merck Index, 11th Edition, 1736
- ISBN 978-3-527-30673-2.
- PMID 15769159.
- ISBN 0471238961.
- ^ PMID 3392006.