Description

Fenchone CAS NO 1195-79-5 is a naturally occurring bicyclic monoterpene ketone, recognized for its distinctive camphoraceous and herbal aroma. It serves as a versatile and high-value intermediate and fragrance ingredient, prized for its organoleptic properties and chemical functionality. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: A key aromatic component used in perfumery for creating woody, camphoraceous, and herbal notes, and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized as a chiral building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Aromatherapy & Personal Care: Incorporated into essential oil blends, massage oils, and cosmetic formulations for its characteristic scent and potential therapeutic properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a starting material or intermediate in organic synthesis for producing derivatives with modified chemical and olfactory profiles.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry, natural product research, and studies of terpene metabolism.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fenchone
CAS No.	1195-79-5
Molecular Formula	C10H16O
Molecular Weight	152.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-norbornanone; 1,3,3-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; d-Fenchone; l-Fenchone; (±)-Fenchone; Fenchon; 2-Norbornanone, 1,3,3-trimethyl-
EINECS	214-804-5

Quality Control

Our Fenchone is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with industry best practices for fine chemicals, supporting applications requiring reliable material specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain quality. Recommended storage temperature: 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	Specify (d-, l-, or dl-)
Refractive Index	1.462 - 1.468
Specific Gravity	0.940 - 0.950

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.