3-benzylidene camphor
camphor, 3-benzylidene-
Identification
| Name | 3-benzylidene camphor |
| CAS Number | 15087-24-8 |
| EINECS | 239-139-9 |
| FDA UNII | 2F60H204CM |
| Molecular Formula | C17 H20 O |
| Molecular Weight | 240.34560000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00441748 |
| Nikkaji Number | J2.361.346H |
| Beilstein | 1967440 |
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
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | uv absorbers |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | cosmetic UV absorber |
| Recommendation for 3-benzylidene camphor usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 3-benzylidene camphor flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
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.