Description

2-Bornanone, also known as camphor, is a versatile bicyclic terpenoid ketone with a distinctive, penetrating aroma. This compound is valued for its wide range of industrial and commercial applications, from acting as a plasticizer and fragrance component to serving as a key intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and polymer industries seeking a reliable, high-purity raw material.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A foundational ingredient in perfumery for its characteristic woody, camphoraceous scent, and used as a flavoring agent.
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Employed as an active ingredient in topical analgesics, cough suppressants, and antimicrobial ointments.
• Polymer & Plastic Production: Functions as a plasticizer for cellulose esters (e.g., celluloid) and as a flame retardant component.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a chiral starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
• Preservative & Repellent: Used as a moth repellent in storage applications and as a preservative in embalming fluids.
• Pyrotechnics: Acts as a smokeless fuel in certain pyrotechnic compositions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bornanone
CAS No.	76-22-2
Molecular Formula	C10H16O
Molecular Weight	152.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Camphor; 1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; (+)-Camphor; (1R,4R)-1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; Gum Camphor; Japan Camphor; Laurel Camphor; Formosa Camphor; 2-Camphanone
EINECS	200-945-0

Quality Control

Our 2-Bornanone is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer various grades, including Technical, USP, and FCC, to meet diverse application requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, optical rotation, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent sublimation and loss. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 96.0% - 99.5% (Grade Dependent)
Melting Point	174 - 180 °C
Specific Optical Rotation	+41° to +44° (c=10, ethanol)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Water (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.