Compound Summary

General Compound Information

fenchone

Description
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.
Synonyms
(.+/-.)-Fenchone;  1,3,3-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one;  1195-79-5;  214-804-6;  CAS-1195-79-5;
FlavorDB ID
3191
PUBCHEM ID
Molecular Weight
152.23
Molecular Formula
C10H16O
Openeye Can Smiles
CC1(C2CCC(C2)(C1=O)C)C
IUPAC Inchikey
LHXDLQBQYFFVNW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Compound Classification
  • ClassyFire Ontology
Compound Quality
CATEGORY QUALITY THRESHOLD OCCURENCE REFERENCE
smell eucalyptus-like, musty 7.226e-1 µmol/L details
smell eucalyptus-like, musty 2.890e+0 µmol/L details
Compound Toxicity and Food Additive Safety (OFAS)
Receptors
Receptor information of this compound is not available!
Consensus Spectra
Spectrum Type Spectrum View Description Polarity
Experimental GCMS view GCMS positive