Camphene

Molecular formula

C₁₀ H₁₆

Molar mass

222.37 g

Physical state

fest

Solubility

highly soluble in chloroform, moderately soluble in ethanol, virtually insoluble in water

Occurrence

This terpene is a component of the essential oil of tailed pepper (piper cubeba).

Medicinal properties

Camphene helps with inflammatory and bacterial infections, especially of the urinary tract and promotes expectoration in chronic bronchitis.