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Camphor MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Camphor
Tree Number(s)
D02.455.426.100.080.050.500.326
D02.455.426.100.080.550.234.326
D02.455.849.575.141.500.326
D02.522.376
D04.075.080.500.234.326
Unique ID
D002164
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002164
Scope Note
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.
Entry Term(s)
Camphor, (+-)-Isomer
Camphor, (1R)-Isomer
Camphor, (1S)-Isomer
Pharm Action
Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Related Numbers
21368-68-3
464-48-2
464-49-3
CAS Type 1 Name
Bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-one, 1,7,7-trimethyl-
NLM Classification #
QV 65
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2019/07/05
Camphor Preferred
Camphor, (+-)-Isomer Related
Camphor, (1S)-Isomer Related
Camphor, (1R)-Isomer Related
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