Fenchone
- CAS NO.:1195-79-5
- Empirical Formula: C10H16O
- Molecular Weight: 152.23
- EINECS: 214-804-6
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2024-10-28 16:48:35
What is Fenchone?
Chemical properties
Fenchone occurs as (1R,4S)-(?)-fenchone,, in fennel oils. It is a colorless, slightly
viscous liquid with a camphoraceous odor.
(1S,4R)-(+)-Fenchone is prepared by dehydrogenation of (?)-fenchol. (?)-Fenchyl esters are obtained, alongwith other compounds, by addition
of carboxylic acids to α-pinene. Hydrolysis of the esters yields (?)-fenchol.
Fenchone is used to prepare artificial fennel oils and to perfume household
products.
The Uses of Fenchone
Fenchone is a monoterpene with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It also inhibits β-secretase (BACE1), a drug target for Alzheimer''s disease.
The Uses of Fenchone
Fenchone has a wide range of uses, such as:
1. constituent of absinthe and the essential oil of fennel
2. used to repel insects
3. used as flavor in candy and baked goods, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
4. used for soaps, detergents, perfumes, lotions
Definition
ChEBI: Fenchone is a carbobicyclic compound that is fenchane in which the hydrogens at position 2 are replaced by an oxo group. It is a component of essential oil from fennel (Foeniculum vulgare). It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a fenchane monoterpenoid, a cyclic terpene ketone and a carbobicyclic compound.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Properties of Fenchone
Melting point: | 191.0-192.5℃ |
Boiling point: | 193-193.5℃ |
Density | 0.9484 g/cm3 (20 ºC) |
vapor pressure | 1.089hPa at 25℃ |
refractive index | 1.4640 (589.3 nm 20℃) |
Odor | Cooling, camphoreous, mentholic, pine-like, terpenic and fresh |
Water Solubility | 744mg/L at 25℃ |
Dielectric constant | 12.0(20℃) |
InChI | InChI=1S/C10H16O/c1-9(2)7-4-5-10(3,6-7)8(9)11/h7H,4-6H2,1-3H3 |
EPA Substance Registry System | Fenchone (1195-79-5) |
Safety information for Fenchone
Computed Descriptors for Fenchone
InChIKey | LHXDLQBQYFFVNW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
SMILES | C12(C)CC(CC1)C(C)(C)C2=O |
Related products of tetrahydrofuran
You may like
-
77-92-9 99%View Details
77-92-9 -
77-92-9 99%View Details
77-92-9 -
8000-27-9 CEDAR WOOD OIL 99%View Details
8000-27-9 -
AMMONIUM DICHROMATE 7789-09-5 99%View Details
7789-09-5 -
7681-57-4 SODIUM METABISULPHITE 99%View Details
7681-57-4 -
77-78-1 DIMETHYL SULPHATE 99%View Details
77-78-1 -
7778-80-5 POTASSIUM SULPHATE 99%View Details
7778-80-5 -
95-54-5 99%View Details
95-54-5