Fenchol
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Fenchol[1] | |
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IUPAC name | (1R,2R,4S)-1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-norbornanol |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | [2217-02-9] |
PubChem | |
SMILES | CC1(C2CCC(C2)(C1O)C)C |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | C10H18O |
Molar mass | 154.25 g/mol |
Melting point |
39-45 °C |
Boiling point |
201 °C |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
Fenchol or 1,3,3-trimethyl-2-norbornanol is a terpene and an isomer of borneol. The naturally occurring enantiopure (1R)-endo-(+)-fenchol is used extensively in perfumery.