| Stereochemistry | ABSOLUTE |
| Molecular Formula | C10H16O |
| Molecular Weight | 152.2334 |
| Optical Activity | ( - ) |
| Defined Stereocenters | 2 / 2 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Charge | 0 |
SHOW SMILES / InChI
SMILES
CC1(C)[C@H]2CC[C@]1(C)C(=O)C2
InChI
InChIKey=DSSYKIVIOFKYAU-OIBJUYFYSA-N
InChI=1S/C10H16O/c1-9(2)7-4-5-10(9,3)8(11)6-7/h7H,4-6H2,1-3H3/t7-,10+/m0/s1
Camphor, -/- is a bicyclic monoterpene ketone found widely in plants, especially Cinnamomum camphora. Camphor has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used for its aromatic properties as an insect repellant and in embalming fluids. It is used topically as a skin antipruritic (itch relief) and as an anti-infective agent.
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