(+)-Fenchol
Synonym(s):Fenchol
- CAS NO.:2217-02-9
- Empirical Formula: C10H18O
- Molecular Weight: 154.25
- MDL number: MFCD00003760
- EINECS: 606-948-7
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 04:30:50
What is (+)-Fenchol?
Chemical properties
clear slightly yellow liquid after melting
The Uses of (+)-Fenchol
Solvent, organic intermediate, odorant, flavoring.
The Uses of (+)-Fenchol
(1R)-endo-(+)-Fenchyl alcohol?can be extensively used in daily chemicals such as fair antiperspirant, textile softener and liquid detergent. It can also be esterified by different kinds of organic acids to expand its usage in flavors and fragrances.
Preparation
By reduction of Fenchone, which may be derived from Cedarleaf oil or from other natural sources, or prepared synthetically from Pine terpenes. One French manufacturer uses Hydration of Turpentine under acid conditions to produce the alcohol.
General Description
(1R)-endo-(+)-Fenchyl alcohol is a bicyclic monoterpenoid that contains a fenchane skeleton. It is a commonly used volatile compound in fragrances and flavoring agents.
Properties of (+)-Fenchol
| Melting point: | 43-46 °C |
| Boiling point: | 201-202 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.8389 (rough estimate) |
| vapor pressure | 24.92-44.99Pa at 20-25℃ |
| refractive index | 1.4790 (estimate) |
| Flash point: | 165 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Ethanol (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | neat |
| pka | 15.38±0.60(Predicted) |
| form | Solid crystalline mass |
| color | colorless, translucent, occasionally pale straw-colored |
| Odor | Lime-like odor with more or less of an earthy-dry character |
| optical activity | [α]20/D +11.0±0.5°, c = 10% in ethanol |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water. |
| JECFA Number | 1397 |
| BRN | 1850917 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 2217-02-9(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Safety information for (+)-Fenchol
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for (+)-Fenchol
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