Fenchone
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| Chemical name | 1,3,3-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one |
| Other names | 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-norcamphanone |
| Chemical formula | C10H16O |
| Molecular mass | 152.23 g/mol |
| CAS number | D: [4695-62-9] L: [7787-20-4] |
| Density | 0.948 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 6.1 °C |
| Boiling point | 193.5 °C |
| SMILES | CC1(C2)CCC2C(C)(C)C1=O |
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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.
[edit] References
- ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 3911.
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