Title: 3-Hydroxycamphor
CAS Registry Number: 10373-81-6
CAS Name: 3-Hydroxy-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
Additional Names: oxycamphor
Trademarks: Oxaphor
Molecular Formula: C10H16O2
Molecular Weight: 168.23
Percent Composition: C 71.39%, H 9.59%, O 19.02%
Literature References: Prepn: Lucius, Brüning, DE 91718 (1897); Manasse, Ber. 30, 659 (1897); Lapworth, Chapman, J. Chem. Soc. 79, 377 (1901).
Properties: Needles from benzene + petr ether, mp 205-206°. Sol in 50 parts water, more in hot water; very sol in alcohol, chloroform, ether.
Melting point: mp 205-206°
Therap-Cat: Antipruritic (topical).
Keywords: Antipruritic. |