Latin, Camphora (Gen., Camphorae)

Eng., Camphor. Synonym, Gum Camphor. Formula, C10H16O. A ketone obtained from Cinnamomum Camphora.

Form

White, translucent masses.

Odor And Taste

Characteristic pleasant odor, and a pungent, aromatic taste.

Solubility

Sparingly soluble in water. Readily soluble in alcohol.

Incompatibles

Will liquefy when rubbed with hydrated chloral, menthol, phenol, thymol, etc. Camphor Water is incompatible with strong solutions of salts.

Average Dose

By mouth, 3 grains (0.2 Gm.); hypodermic, 1 1/2 grains (0.1 Gm.).

Official Preparations.

Aqua Camphorae

Eng., Camphor Water. A saturated aqueous solution of Camphor.

Average Dose

2 1/2 fluidrachms (10 mils).

Linimentum Camphorae

Eng., Camphor Liniment. Synonym, Camphorated Oil. Camphor, 200 Gm.; Cotton Seed Oil, 800 Gm.

Spiritus Camphorae

Eng., Spirit of Camphor. Synonym, Tincture of Camphor. Camphor, 100 Gm.; Alcohol, to make 1000 mils.

Average Dose

15 minims (1 mil).

Camphor is contained in some other preparations, as Linimentum Saponis, Tinctura Opii Camphorata, etc.