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CAS RN: 36861-47-9 | Product Number: M3357
3-(4-Methylbenzylidene)camphor
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Purity: >98.0%(GC)
Synonyms:
- 4-MBC
- Enzacamene
- 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
- 1,7,7-Trimethyl-3-(4-methylbenzylidene)norbornan-2-one
- 1,7,7-Trimethyl-3-(4-methylbenzylidene)bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
Product Documents:
| Size | Unit Price | Philadelphia, PA | Portland, OR | Japan* | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25G |
$57.00
|
1 | Contact Us | 2 |
|
| 200G |
$221.00
|
Contact Us | Contact Us | 9 |
|
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| Product Number | M3357 |
Purity / Analysis Method 
|
>98.0%(GC) |
| Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight | C__1__8H__2__2O = 254.37 |
| Physical State (20 deg.C) | Solid |
| Storage Temperature
|
Room Temperature (Recommended in a cool and dark place, <15°C) |
| CAS RN | 36861-47-9 |
| Reaxys Registry Number | 13200136 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 468592416 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00209662 |
Specifications
| Appearance | White to Light yellow powder to crystal |
| Purity(GC) | min. 98.0 % |
| Melting point | 66.0 to 70.0 °C |
| Specific rotation | -1.0 to +1.0 deg(C=0.3, CHCl3) |
| NMR | confirm to structure |
Properties (reference)
| Melting Point | 68 °C |
GHS
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H373 : May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 : Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
| Precautionary Statements | P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. P273 : Avoid release to the environment. P260 : Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P391 : Collect spillage. P314 : Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. |
Related Laws:
| RTECS# | DT5099565 |
Transport Information:
| UN Number (DOT-AIR) | UN3077 |
| Class (DOT-AIR) | 9 |
| Packing Group (TCI-A) | III |
| HS Number | 2914.39.9000 |
Application
An Ultraviolet (UV) Light Filter with Endocrine Disrupting Properties
This product (4-methylbenzylidene camphor: 4-MBC) is an ultraviolet (UV) light filter used in cosmetics and sunscreens to protect the skin against UV radiation. It has also been reported that 4-MBC has endocrine disrupting properties, such as estrogenic activities. (The product is for research purpose only.)
References
- Occurrence of UV Filters 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor and Octocrylene in Fish from Various Swiss Rivers with Inputs from Wastewater Treatment Plants
- In vitro and in vivo estrogenicity of UV screens
- Sunscreens: are they beneficial for health? An overview of endocrine disrupting properties of UV-filters (a review)
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