Camphor

• UNSPSC 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].

• Target Antigen:

  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 Weight:

  152.237

• 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)

• Clinical Information:

  Launched

• CAS Number:

  76-22-2