ORGANIC CHEMISTRY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site camphor A white crystalline compound distilled from the wood and young shoots of the camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora). Camphor has a strong characteristic odor which repels insects. It is also used medicinally – internally as an anodyne and antispasmodic and externally in linaments. In large doses it is a narcotic poison. Related category    • ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP