Definition: 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.
Other names Camphor, (1S)-Isomer; Camphor, (1R)-Isomer; Camphor, (+-)-Isomer
camphorated parachlorophenol [ Walkhoff solution,camphor paramonochlorophenol,camphorated monochlorophenol,camphorated monoparachlorophenol,chlorophenol camphor ] RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation; Walkhoff solution is a 3% solution of camphorated parachlorophenol