camphoric acid

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camphoric acid [kam′fȯr·ik ′as·əd]

(pharmacology)

C₁₀H₁₆O₄A compound crystallizing in leaflets from water and in monoclinic prisms from alcohol; melting point is 186-188°C; used as a central respiratory stimulant.

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