The camphor essential oil we find at our suppliers tends to be white camphor or camphor white essential oil (Cinnamomum camphora). It’s steam distilled then rectified to remove the poisonous elements. It contains limonene, 1,8-cineole, camphor, linalool, piperitone, eugenol and safrole. Piperitone is a monoterpene ketone with a minty odour. Eugenol is a phenylpropene that can be found…
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