| Preferred name | camphene |
| Trivial Name | (±)-Camphene |
| Short Description | 2,2-dimethyl-3-methylidenebicyclo[2.2.1]heptane |
| Formula | C10 H16 |
| CAS Number | 79-92-5 |
| Deleted CAS Number | 565-00-4 |
| FEMA Number | 2229 |
| FDA UNII | G3VG94Z26E |
| Nikkaji Number | J39.020H |
| MDL | MFCD00066603 |
| COE Number | 2227 |
| xLogP3-AA | 3.30 (est) |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1323 camphene |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 79-92-5 ; CAMPHENE |
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| 6,6-dimethyl-5-methylidenebicyclo[2.2.1]heptane | |
| NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
| Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 79-92-5 |
| Pubchem (cid): | 6616 |
| Pubchem (sid): | 134971689 |
| Flavornet: | 79-92-5 |
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| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
| Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
| tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
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| KEGG (GenomeNet): | C06076 |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB59839 |
| FooDB: | FDB009065 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2902.19.0050 |
| Typical G.C. | |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
| ChemSpider: | View |
| Wikipedia: | View |
| Formulations/Preparations: •commercial product may contain approx 20% tricyclene. •toxaphene is described as the mixed isomers of chlorinated camphene containing 67 to 69 percent chlorine. •grades of purity: commercial, 75% or greater •technical | |
| Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
| Molecular weight | 136.23751831055 |
| Boiling Point | 159 to 160°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 78 to 79°C @ 50 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 3 mmHg @ 20 °C |
| Vapor Density | 4.7 |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 35 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 4.35 |
| Shelf life | 24 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
| Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| dipropylene glycol | Yes |
| fixed oils | Yes |
| water, 4.6 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
| water | No |
| Odor Type: Woody | |
| woody, herbal, fir needle, camphoreous, cooling, pine, terpenic, citrus, green, minty, spicy | |
| Odor strength | medium , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
| Substantivity | < 1 hour(s) at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol |
| Luebke, William tgsc, (1997) | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. woody herbal fir needle |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 25, No. 6, 26, (2000) | At 10.00 %. Camphoraceous, cooling, piney woody with terpy nuances. It has citrus and green minty and green spicy notes |
| Flavor Type: Camphoreous | |
| camphoreous, cooling, minty, citrus, green, spicy | |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 25, No. 6, 26, (2000) | At 50.00 - 100.00 ppm. Camphoraceous, cooling, minty, with citrus and green spicy nuances |
| General comment | Harsh, fresh camphoraceous, terpene-like |
| (data available) |
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xi N - Irritant, Dangerous for the environment. | |
| R 36 - Irritating to eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S 61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet. | |
| Hazards identification | |
| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H400 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H410 | |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statement(s) | |
| H228 - Flammable solid H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 - IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P391 - Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
| Human Experience: | |
| 4 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg One dose tested. (Moreno, 1974m) intraperitoneal-mouse LD > 500 mg/kg "Summary Tables of Biological Tests," National Research Council Chemical-Biological Coordination Center. Vol. 4, Pg. 376, 1952. oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 13, Pg. 735, 1975. | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| skin-rabbit LD50 > 2500 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 13, Pg. 735, 1975. | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Category: | |||
| flavor and fragrance agents | |||
| IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
| Recommendation for camphene usage levels up to: | |||
| 9.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 13.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 28.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Threshold of Concern: | 1800 (μg/person/day) | ||
| Structure Class: | I | ||
| Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
| The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
| publication number: 3 | |||
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| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | - | 27.00000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | 40.00000 | 90.00000 | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | - | 20.00000 | |
| fruit ices: | - | 20.00000 | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | - | 160.00000 | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | - | - | |
| meat products: | - | - | |
| milk products: | - | - | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | - | - | |
| poultry: | - | - | |
| processed fruits: | - | - | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
| snack foods: | - | - | |
| soft candy: | - | - | |
| soups: | - | - | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | - | - | |
| European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
| European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 25, (FGE.25)[1] - Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons from chemical group 31 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food View page or View pdf |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 78 (FGE.78)[1] - Consideration of Aliphatic and alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by EFSA in FGE.25 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives,Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 25Rev1: Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons from chemical group 31 View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 78, Revision 1 (FGE.78Rev1): Consideration of aliphatic and alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by EFSA in FGE.25Rev2 View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 25, Revision 2 (FGE.25Rev2): Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons from chemical group 31 View page or View pdf |
| Statement on List of Representative Substances for Testing. The current Statement lays down a list of substances in sub-groups with representative substances for which additional data are required prior to their evaluation through the Procedure (Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000). View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons (chemical group 31) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 78, Revision 2 (FGE.78Rev2): Consideration of aliphatic and alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to aliphatic hydrocarbons evaluated by EFSA in FGE.25Rev3 View page or View pdf |
| Safety and efficacy of eight compounds belonging to chemical group 31 (aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons) when used as flavourings for all animal species and categories View page or View pdf |
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| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):79-92-5 |
| EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :6616 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| WISER:UN 1325 |
| WGK Germany:2 |
| 6,6-dimethyl-5-methylidenebicyclo[2.2.1]heptane |
| Chemidplus:0000079925 |
| EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |
| RTECS:79-92-5 |