3-benzylidene camphor

camphor, 3-benzylidene-

CAS: 15087-24-8 C17 H20 O MW: 240.34560000

Identification

Name3-benzylidene camphor
CAS Number15087-24-8
EINECS239-139-9
FDA UNII2F60H204CM
Molecular FormulaC17 H20 O
Molecular Weight240.34560000
MDL NumberMFCD00441748
Nikkaji NumberJ2.361.346H
Beilstein1967440

Regulatory

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to pale yellow solid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Melting Point 97.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 354.00 to 355.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Vapor Pressure 0.000033 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 317.00 °F. TCC ( 158.20 °C. ) (est)
logP (o/w) 2.842 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesuv absorbers

No sensory data available

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categorycosmetic UV absorber
Recommendation for 3-benzylidene camphor usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Recommendation for 3-benzylidene camphor flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

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Potential Uses

u.v. absorbers u.v. filters

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

3- benzylidene-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one 2- benzylidene-4,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-3-one bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, 1,7,7-trimethyl-3-(phenylmethylene)- camphor, 3-benzylidene- 1,7,7- trimethyl-3-(phenyl methylene) bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-one (±)-1,7,7- trimethyl-3-(phenylmethylene)bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one 1,7,7- trimethyl-3-(phenylmethylene)bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one Google Patents: Derivatives of 3-benzylidene camphor, process for their preparation and their use as protective agents against UV rays and as medicaments PubMed: Study of the photochemical behaviour of sunscreens - benzylidene camphor and derivatives.