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Camphene is a bicyclic organic compound. It is one of the most pervasive monoterpenes. As with other terpenes, it is insoluble in water, flammable, colorless, and has a pungent smell.[4] It is a minor constituent of many essential oils such as turpentine, cypress oil, camphor oil, citronella oil, neroli, ginger oil, valerian, and mango.[5] It is produced industrially by isomerization of the more common alpha-pinene using a solid acid catalyst such as titanium dioxide.[6]
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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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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[3] | ||
Density | 0.842 g/cm3[3] | ||
Melting point | 51 to 52 °C (124 to 126 °F; 324 to 325 K)[3] | ||
Boiling point | 159 °C (318 °F; 432 K)[3] | ||
Practically insoluble[3] | |||
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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 used in the preparation of fragrances and as a food additive for flavoring. These include isobornyl acetate.
Camphene is biosynthesized from linalyl pyrophosphate via a sequence of carbocationic intermediates.[7]