Product 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].
Applications: Cancer-Kinase/protease
Formula: C10H16O
References: [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.
CAS Number: 76-22-2
Molecular Weight: 152.237
Compound Purity: 99.47
Research Area: Cancer; Infection; Inflammation/Immunology
Solubility: DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)/H2O : 3.33 mg/mL (ultrasonic;warming;heat to 60°C)
Target: Influenza Virus;TRP Channel
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