Camphor

• Description :

  Camphor ((±) -Camphor) is a topical anti-infective and anti-pruritic and internally as a stimulant and carminative. However, Camphor is poisonous when ingested. Antiviral, antitussive, and anticancer activities[1]. Camphor is a TRPV3 agonist[2].

• Product Name Alternative :

  (±) -Camphor

• UNSPSC :

  12352211

• Hazard Statement :

  H228, H315, H318, H332, H371, H401, H411

• Target :

  Influenza Virus; TRP Channel

• Type :

  Natural Products

• Related Pathways :

  Anti-infection; Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel; Neuronal Signaling

• Applications :

  Cancer-Kinase/protease

• Field of Research :

  Cancer; Infection; Inflammation/Immunology

• Assay Protocol :

  https://www.medchemexpress.com/Camphor.html

• Purity :

  99.47

• Solubility :

  DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : 3.33 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)

• Smiles :

  O=C1C(C2(C)C)(C)CCC2C1

• Molecular Formula :

  C10H16O

• Molecular Weight :

  152.24

• Precautions :

  H228, H315, H318, H332, H371, H401, H411

• References & Citations :

  [1]Chen W, et al. Camphor--a fumigant during the Black Death and a coveted fragrant wood in ancient Egypt and Babylon--a review. Molecules. 2013 May 10;18 (5) :5434-54.|[2]Billen B, et al. Different ligands of the TRPV3 cation channel cause distinct conformational changes as revealedby intrinsic tryptophan fluorescence quenching. J Biol Chem. 2015 May 15;290 (20) :12964-74.|[3]Tran TA, et al. Camphor Induces Proliferative and Anti-senescence Activities in Human Primary Dermal Fibroblasts and Inhibits UV-Induced Wrinkle Formation in Mouse Skin. Phytother Res. 2015 Dec;29 (12) :1917-25.

• Shipping Conditions :

  Room Temperature

• Storage Conditions :

  -20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)

• Scientific Category :

  Natural Products

• Clinical Information :

  Launched

• Isoform :

  TRPV3

• CAS Number :

  [76-22-2]