UNSPSC 51241225: Camphor or topical camphor preparations

This classification denotes a topical anti-infective agent with the molecular formula C10H16O, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier 5TJD82A1ET, chemically known as 1,7,7-trimethylnorcamphor but generally known as camphor, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 2537. Camphor most often comes in base, bromide, oil, quinone, and tar forms. European Medicines Agency schedules Camphor in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB13214MIG.

Camphor or topical camphor preparations bears US NLM identifiers UMLS ID C0006809 and NCI Concept Code C28136. SMILES: CC1(C2CCC1(C(=O)C2)C)C.

UNSPSC 51241225 Camphor or topical camphor preparations (Commodity) shows little relevant recent activity. The two most recent state and local opportunities posted under this code—one from the City of Austin for liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) used in wastewater treatment phosphorus removal, and one from the City of Tampa Fire Rescue for medical aid supplies including antiseptic sprays and first aid items—do not align with the code's nominal scope of camphor or topical camphor products. The Austin solicitation addresses chemical treatment of municipal wastewater, while the Tampa procurement covers broad first-aid and medical supply categories. Neither represents procurement of camphor-based preparations as the code describes them.

No state and local solicitations in the source demonstrate actual buying activity for camphor or topical camphor preparations under this Commodity code. Vendors targeting this code should verify current procurement demand directly with state health agencies, school districts, and municipal parks or recreation departments, which would be the typical users of topical camphor products, before committing resources.