Question

What type of substance is camphor?

Answer 1

Camphor is a volatile substance.Camphor is waxy, flammable and white.Camphor containing products are likely unsafe for applying to injured skin.
I guess it is what we call 'karpur'

Answer 2

Explanation :

Camphor : It is an organic compound and it is a terpene The chemical formula of the camphor is, $C_{10}H_{16}O$. The camphor is transparent solid, waxy, flammable and have the strong aroma.

The camphor oil is extracted from the wood the camphor trees by the steam distillation process. In the industry, the camphor is manufactured from turpentine oil by chemical process.

It is used to reduce the pain, itching, irritation and fungal infection.