CAS No.: 7787-20-4 Formula: C10H16O
Weight: 152.233
Synonyms: L(-)-1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-norbornanone; L(-)-1,3,3-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; (1R)-(?-Fenchone; (-)-Fenchone; (1R)-(-)-1,3,3-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one~(-)-1,3,3-Trimethylnorcamphor; (1R,4S)-1,3,3-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one;
Fenone, also known as anisone, is derived from the oxidation of alpha pinene and has a rusty smell of iron, mainly from sweet fennel essential oil. Natural anisone is non-toxic and is used in food additives. Fenone is a single-stick compound of ketones, which is colorless or light yellow oily liquid, accompanied by strong fruity, green Chemicalbook and woody aromas. Has a sweet aroma of flowers and fruits. Extremely insoluble in water, insoluble in propylene glycol, soluble in ethanol and non-volatile oil. It can be used as food spice (GB2760-1996), mainly used to prepare mulberry, cherry, grape, tropical fruit and other fruity flavors.