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camphene

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Description

Camphene is a bicyclic monoterpene hydrocarbon with a characteristic piney odor. It is a white crystalline solid at room temperature and is found naturally in pine, fir, and other coniferous trees. Camphene is synthesized commercially from alpha-pinene, a major component of turpentine oil, via a process involving isomerization. It is used in the production of synthetic camphor, a versatile compound with applications in pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and plastics. Camphene itself is not directly used in many consumer products but serves as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals. Its importance lies in its role as a key precursor to other valuable compounds. Camphene is studied for its potential biological activity, including insecticidal, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties. Researchers are exploring its potential use in various applications, such as agricultural pest control and medicinal therapies. Camphene is also investigated for its environmental impact, particularly its role in air pollution and its potential effects on human health.'

camphene : A monoterpene with a bicyclic skeleton that is bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane substituted by geminal methyl groups at position 2 and a methylidene group at position 3. It is a widespread natural product found in many essential oils. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID6616
CHEMBL ID2268550
CHEBI ID3830
MeSH IDM0071632

Synonyms (82)

Synonym
2,2-dimethyl-3-methylenebicyclo[2.2.1]heptane
2,2-dimethyl-3-methylenenorbornane
nsc-4165
3,3-dimethyl-2-methylenenorcamphane
3,3-dimethyl-2-methylenenorbornane
bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane,2-dimethyl-3-methylene-
nsc4165
wln: l55 a cytj cu1 d1 d1
camphene, (1r,4s)-(+)-
bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, 2,2-dimethyl-3-methylene-, (1r)-
bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, 2,2-dimethyl-3-methylene-
fema no. 2229
nsc 4165
camphene (2,2-dimethyl-3-methylene-norbornane)
ccris 3783
einecs 201-234-8
ai3-01775
(1)-2,2-dimethyl-3-methylenebicyclo(2.2.1)heptane
bicyclo(2.2.1)heptane, 2,2-dimethyl-3-methylene-
2,2-dimethyl-3-methylenebicyclo(2.2.1)heptane
3,3-dimethyl-2-methylenenorcamphene
hsdb 900
einecs 209-275-3
comphene
79-92-5
C06076
camphene
2,2-dimethyl-3-methylidenebicyclo[2.2.1]heptane
CHEBI:3830 ,
STK801857
(+/-)-camphene
3,3-dimethyl-2-methylidenebicyclo[2.2.1]heptane
AKOS004119935
NCGC00249149-01
565-00-4
cas-79-92-5
dtxcid006488
tox21_303152
NCGC00257126-01
dtxsid8026488 ,
tox21_202014
NCGC00259563-01
g3vg94z26e ,
unii-g3vg94z26e
ec 201-234-8
FT-0635856
FT-0609260
FT-0635857
BBL033861
CHEMBL2268550
2,2-dimethyl-3-methylene-norbornane
2,2-dimethyl-3-methylenebicyclo[2.2.1]heptane #
camphene, dl-
camphene, (+/-)-
camphene [mart.]
camphene [hsdb]
dl-camphene
camphene [inci]
camphene [mi]
camphene [fcc]
camphene [fhfi]
camphene, d,l-
camphene [who-dd]
sr-01000944833
SR-01000944833-1
Q416775
VS-12317
CCG-266137
EN300-20391
E87135
camphene(2,2-dimethyl-3-methylene-norbornane)
3,3-dimethylenenorcamphene
2,2-dimethyl-3-methylene-norborane
2,2-dimethyl-3-methylene norborane
camphene (mart.)
bicyclo(2.2.1)heptane, 2,2-dimethyl-3-methylene
2,2-dimethyl-3-methylenebicyclo
2,2-dimethyl-3-methylidenebicyclo(2.2.1)heptane
3,3-dimethyl-2-methylene norcamphane
2,2-dimethyl-3-methylene-
bicyclo-(2.2.1)heptane
Z104478010

Research Excerpts

Overview

Camphene is an industrial intermediate compound for commercial chemicals such as isoborneol, isobornyl acetate and camphor.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Camphene is an industrial intermediate compound for commercial chemicals such as isoborneol, isobornyl acetate and camphor. "( Ion exchange resins as catalyst for the isomerization of alpha-pinene to camphene.
Aguilar-Elguézabal, A; Chimal-Valencia, O; Collins-Martínez, V; Robau-Sánchez, A, 2004
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[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (2)

RoleDescription
plant metaboliteAny eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in plants, the kingdom that include flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms.
fragranceA substance, extract, or preparation for diffusing or imparting an agreeable or attractive smell.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (2)

ClassDescription
monoterpeneA C10 terpene.
carbobicyclic compoundA bicyclic compound in which all the ring atoms are carbon.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Protein Targets (3)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor deltaHomo sapiens (human)Potency61.65240.001024.504861.6448AID743215
vitamin D (1,25- dihydroxyvitamin D3) receptorHomo sapiens (human)Potency61.65240.023723.228263.5986AID743222
activating transcription factor 6Homo sapiens (human)Potency61.65240.143427.612159.8106AID1159516
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (2)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1634805Antagonist activity at human TRPV1 expressed in HEK293T cells assessed as capsaicin-induced inward transient currents at 90 uM and -60 mV by whole cell patch-clamp method relative to control2016Journal of natural products, Apr-22, Volume: 79, Issue:4
Valencene from the Rhizomes of Cyperus rotundus Inhibits Skin Photoaging-Related Ion Channels and UV-Induced Melanogenesis in B16F10 Melanoma Cells.
AID1634809Antagonist activity at human ORAI1 expressed in HEK293T cells assessed as capsaicin-induced inwardly rectifying current at 90 uM and -120 mV by whole cell patch-clamp method relative to control2016Journal of natural products, Apr-22, Volume: 79, Issue:4
Valencene from the Rhizomes of Cyperus rotundus Inhibits Skin Photoaging-Related Ion Channels and UV-Induced Melanogenesis in B16F10 Melanoma Cells.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (90)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19906 (6.67)18.7374
1990's6 (6.67)18.2507
2000's21 (23.33)29.6817
2010's48 (53.33)24.3611
2020's9 (10.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 57.98

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index57.98 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.53 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.04 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index94.94 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (57.98)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews2 (2.17%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other90 (97.83%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]