IUPAC Name
2,2-dimethyl-3-methylene-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane
Cas Number
79-92-5
HS Code
2902.19.00
Formula
C10H16
Appearance
Crystalline Solid
Common Names
Camphene
Packaging
840 @ 25 kg Drums, 21 MT / 20FCL
Brief Overview
Camphene is a transparent liquid obtained from camphor oil or synthesized from turpentine. It is a member of the class of compound known as bicyclic monoterpenoids. It has 2 rings fused to each other. When burned, it produces a brilliant light but generates smoke and is also potentially explosive.
Manufacturing process
Camphene is prepared by distilling turpentine in the presence of quicklime to give rise to purified spirit of turpentine, which is camphene.
Solvent
Camphene is used as a solvent in paints, varnishes and perfumes.
Fragrance Industry
Camphene is used as a raw material in the synthesis of fragrant chemical compounds, especially in the perfume industry, and is used in the making of camphor, incense sticks, etc.
Artificial lights
Light produced by camphene is bright and pure, it is used in camphene lamps to produce artificial lighting.
Pharmaceutical Industry
Camphene is used to treat bacterial, fungal and viral infection that affect the respiratory system.