Camphor

Synonyms

Bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-one, 1,7,7-trimethyl-

Camphor, (+-)-Isomer

Camphor, (1R)-Isomer

Camphor, (1S)-Isomer

A bicyclic monoterpene ketone found widely in plants, especially CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA. It is used topically as a skin antipruritic and as an anti-infective agent.