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Camphor

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Camphor is a waxy, flammable, transparent solid. It has a strong smell.[1] It is a terpenoid. Its chemical formula is C10H16O. It is found in the wood of the camphor laurel (Cinnamomum camphora). Camphor can also be artificially made from the oil of turpentine.[2]

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  1. ↑ Natural products : their chemistry and biological significance. Mann, J. (1st ed.). Harlow, Essex, England: Longman Scientific & Technical. 1994. ISBN 0-582-06009-5. OCLC 28424373.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  2. ↑ "Rosemary Uses, Benefits & Dosage - Drugs.com Herbal Database". Drugs.com. Retrieved 2020-09-23.


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