(+/-)-Camphor

(+/-)-Camphor Structure
(+/-)-Camphor structure
Common Name (+/-)-Camphor
CAS Number 76-22-2 Molecular Weight 152.233
Density 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 207.4±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C10H16O Melting Point 175-177 °C(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 64.4±0.0 °C
Symbol GHS02 GHS07 GHS08
GHS02, GHS07, GHS08
Signal Word Warning

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