Camphor
AKA: D-CAMPHOR, (R)-(+)-Camphor, (1R, 4R)-1, 7, 7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, (R)-Camphor, (1R)-(+)-Camphor, Alcanfor, Japanese camphor, D-2-Camphanone, D-(+)-Camphor, Formosa camphor
Synthetic
Not Clean
1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]-2-heptanone; Bornan-2-one
Solubility less than 1 mg/mL at 59 °F (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C10H16O
Mol. Weight
152.23
CAS #
464-49-3, 76-22-2
Form
Wax
State
D-camphor appears as colorless or white crystals. Sublimes. Flash point 149 °F. Burns readily with a bright, smoky flame. Penetrating aromatic odor. Pungent, aromatic taste followed by a sensation of
Functions
Denaturant
Plasticiser
Traditional Use
Used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years as a cooling and stimulating agent for skin. Historically valued in topical preparations for its analgesic and antimicrobial properties, derived from camphor laurel trees.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-4
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
3.0%
0%4%
Reg. Limit
FDA OTC limit (Anorectal Analgesic): 3%. 21 CFR 346.16
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR