Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Camphene |
Synonym(s) |
2,2-Dimethyl-3-methylenebicyclo[2.2.1]heptane;3,3-Dimethyl-2-methylenenorcamphane;2,2-Dimethyl-3-methylenenorbornane |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Camphene |
JECFA number |
1323 |
CAS number |
79-92-5 |
FEMA number |
2229 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
01.009 |
Molecular weight |
136.24 |
Chemical formula |
C10H16 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless crystalline solid; mild, oil-camphoraceous aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
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Assay min % |
80% |
Acid value max |
<1.0 |
Refractive index |
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Specific gravity |
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Other requirements |
SC: C15H24 terpene hydrocarbons (eg. Valencene); Minimum assay value may include traces of limonene, myrcene, alpha and beta pinene and other common C10H16 terpenes; mp: 52° |
ID Test |
NMR |
Spectrum |

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