4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor

Name: 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-025547

About 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor

Listed under CAS 36861-47-9, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor is an impurity of Camphor available from Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C18H22O, corresponding to a molecular weight of 254.4 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 1,7,7-trimethyl-3-[(4-methylphenyl)methylidene]bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one. Alternative names: Methyl Benzylidene Camphor and 3-(4'-Methylbenzylidene)camphor.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Camphor to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Camphor

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
Catalogue No.	VQ-025547
CAS Number	36861-47-9
IUPAC name	1,7,7-trimethyl-3-[(4-methylphenyl)methylidene]bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
Molecular formula	C₁₈H₂₂O
Molecular weight	254.4 g/mol
Exact mass	254.1671
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	HEOCBCNFKCOKBX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C=C2C3CCC(C2=O)(C3(C)C)C
PubChem CID	37563

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	4.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²
Synonyms	Methyl Benzylidene Camphor, 3-(4'-Methylbenzylidene)camphor, Bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-one, 1,7,7-trimethyl-3-((4-methylphenyl)methylene)-, 3-(4'-methyl)benzylidene-bornan-2-one, 1,7,7-trimethyl-3-(p-tolylmethylene)norbornan-2-one

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P273, P391, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor is 36861-47-9. It is also known as Methyl Benzylidene Camphor, 3-(4'-Methylbenzylidene)camphor, Bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-one, 1,7,7-trimethyl-3-((4-methylphenyl)methylene)-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor?

4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor has the molecular formula C18H22O and a molecular weight of 254.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1,7,7-trimethyl-3-[(4-methylphenyl)methylidene]bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one.

What is 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor used for?

4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Camphor. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor can I order?

We supply 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor?

Yes. Every lot of 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.