Type of Compound: Terpenoid
Medical Properties:
Anti-inflammatory
Antitumor
Description: Fenchone has a camphorous, thuja, cedar leaf, herbal, earthy, woody aroma. As an additive, its flavor has been describes as cooling, camphoreous, sweet and minty with a musty, earthy nuance.
Boiling Point (F): 378 – 381
Boiling Point (C): 192 – 194
Melting Point (F): 41 – 43
Melting Point (C): 5 – 6
Concentration (% of dry weight):
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Chemical Formula: C10H16O
IUPAC Name: 2,2,4-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-3-one