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	1195-79-5^Y, D: [4695-62-9] L: [7787-20-4]
PubChem	14525
ChemSpider	13869^Y
KEGG	C11387^Y
ChEBI	CHEBI:4999^Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES O=C1C(C)(C)C2CC1(C)CC2
InChI InChI=1S/C10H16O/c1-9(2)7-4-5-10(3,6-7)8(9)11/h7H,4-6H2,1-3H3^Y Key: LHXDLQBQYFFVNW-UHFFFAOYSA-N^Y InChI=1/C10H16O/c1-9(2)7-4-5-10(3,6-7)8(9)11/h7H,4-6H2,1-3H3 Key: LHXDLQBQYFFVNW-UHFFFAOYAX
Properties
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₆O
Molar mass	152.23 g/mol
Density	0.948 g/cm³
Melting point	6.1 °C, 279 K, 43 °F
Boiling point	193.5 °C, 467 K, 380 °F
Refractive index (n_D)	1.4625
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Infobox 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

^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 3911.