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Fenchone



Fenchone[1]
IUPAC name 1,3,3-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
Other names 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-norcamphanone
Identifiers
CAS number D: [4695-62-9]
L: [7787-20-4]
SMILES CC1(C2)CCC2C(C)(C)C1=O
Properties
Molecular formula C10H16O
Molar mass 152.23 g/mol
Density 0.948 g/cm3
Melting point

6.1 °C

Boiling point

193.5 °C

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Fenchone is a natural organic compound classified as a monoterpene and a ketone. It is a colorless oily liquid. It has a structure and an odor similar to camphor.

Fenchone is a constituent of absinthe and the essential oil of fennel.

Fenchone is used as a flavor in foods and in perfumery.

References

  1. ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 3911.
 
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