Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Camphene is bicyclic monoterpene. It is nearly insoluble in water but very soluble in common organic solvents. It volatilizes readily at room temperature and has a pungent smell. It is a minor constituent of many essential oils such as turpentine cypress oil camphor oil citronella oil neroli ginger oil and valerian. It is produced industrially by catalytic isomerization of the more common alpha-pinene.
