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Product Description
Mechanism of action
Racemic camphor is a bicyclic monoterpene composed of equal mixtures of (+) and (–) enantiomers. It acts on transient receptor potential (TRP) channels—particularly TRPV3 and TRPA1—producing cooling, counterirritant and mild analgesic effects. It enhances cutaneous blood flow and alters nociceptor signalling.
Benefits and advantages
Used in TRP-channel research, dermal-perfusion studies, counterirritant modelling, botanical-terpenoid investigations and analgesic-mechanism comparisons involving natural monoterpenes.
Side effects and risks
Risks include CNS excitation at high doses, skin irritation, respiratory distress (if inhaled excessively) and toxicity in children. Handle with dermal and inhalation precautions.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C10H16O |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 152.23 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 76-22-2 |
| Storage Condition | Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | camphor; 76-22-2; DL-Camphor; 2-Camphanone; 2-Bornanone |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one |
| InChl Key | NOKUBXBTJJWJNL-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C10H16O/c1-9(2)7-4-5-10(9,3)8(11)6-7/h7H,4-6H2,1-3H3 |
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