Camphene
Agent Name
Camphene
CAS Number
79-92-5
Formula
C10-H16
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
2,2-Dimethyl-3-methylenebicyclo(2.2.1)heptane; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-methylenenorbornane; 3,3-Dimethyl-2-methylenenorbornane; 3,3-Dimethyl-2-methylenenorcamphene; Bicyclo(2.2.1)heptane, 2,2-dimethyl-3-methylene-; [ChemIDplus] UN1325
Category
Wood Dusts & Extracts
Description
Colorless solid; Insoluble in water; [Hawley] White solid; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Occurs in many essential oils; [Merck Index] Used as a food additive, flavoring agent, chemical intermediate, camphor substitute, mothproofing tablet, feedstock for polymerized terpene resins, fragrance, and plasticizer for resins and lacquers; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Camphor"; Camphor is a CNS stimulant; After ingestion, it may cause nausea, vomiting, liver injury, and seizures; Severe toxicity occurs with doses >30 mg/kg; [HSDB] An eye irritant; [ICSC] A skin, eye, nose, and throat irritant; [CAMEO] An irritant; Effects in high-dose animal studies include fatty liver degeneration; [MSDSonline] See "Camphor."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
2.5 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 17,100 mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable solid, organic, n.o.s." Flash point = 26 deg C; [ICSC]
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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