... It is insoluble in water but soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, Benzene, carbon disulphide and other solvents. Camphor ... itching. Other rubefacients include benzyl nicotinate, methyl and ethyl salicylate, glycol salicylate, methyl nicotinate, capsaicin and capsicum oleoresin. Camphor ... a characteristic pungent odor; freely soluble in alcohols, ether, and chloroform. It is obtained from mint oils ...