In short
Fenchone (CAS 7787-20-4, 1195-79-5) is a fenchone manufactured by Himalaya Terpenes Pvt. Ltd. at its ISO 9001:2015-certified plant in Mumbai, India. Fenchone is a ketone monoterpenoid that occurs naturally in essential oils — the d-isomer shows up in fennel oil and in Lavandula stoechas oil, while the l-isomer is found in the oil of Arbor vitae. It is supplied in bulk for domestic and export orders, packaged as galvanized iron drum, 20 kg net each. Request a quote or PDS/MSDS via the contact form.
Description
Fenchone is a ketone monoterpenoid that occurs naturally in essential oils — the d-isomer shows up in fennel oil and in Lavandula stoechas oil, while the l-isomer is found in the oil of Arbor vitae.
Our Fenchone is produced by oxidising Fenchol, yielding a nature-identical product that appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinctive mint, camphor-like odor.
It's used mainly in food flavor and perfumery work, bringing anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and analgesic properties along with an earthy, woody, camphorous aroma and a cooling, minty, musty taste.
Documents & Quote
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Specifications
| HS Code | 29142990 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H16O |
| Molecular Weight | 152.23 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Odor | A cool, mint, camphor-like odor |
| Purity, G.C | 99% min |
| Relative Density @ d25/25 | 0.938 ~ 0.948 |
| Optical Rotation @ 20°C, ° | -66 to 0 |
| Solubility | Soluble in 3 volumes of 70% alcohol |
| Package | Galvanized Iron Drum, 20 kg net each | Galvanized Iron Drum, 50 kg net each | Galvanized Iron Drum, 180 kg net each | Plastic Drum (Food Grade), 20 kg net each | Plastic Drum (Food Grade), 50 kg net each | Plastic Drum (Food Grade), 180 kg net each |
Application & Uses
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Food Flavor: Adds flavour to candy, baked goods, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
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Perfumery & Fragrances: Lends a mint, camphor-like character to soaps, detergents, perfumes and lotions.
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Insect Repellent: Incorporated into insect-repellent formulations.
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Botanical Constituent: A natural constituent of absinthe and fennel essential oil.
FAQ
What is Fenchone and what is it used for?
Fenchone is a ketone monoterpenoid that occurs naturally in essential oils like fennel oil, used mainly in food flavor and perfumery applications for its mint, camphor-like character.
What are the major industrial applications of Fenchone?
It's used as a flavor ingredient in candy, baked goods and beverages, and as a fragrance ingredient in soaps, detergents, perfumes and lotions; it also has insect-repellent applications.
What does Fenchone smell like?
It has a distinctive mint, camphor-like odor with a cooling, minty, earthy, musty taste.
Which fragrance and flavor industries use Fenchone?
Food and beverage flavor manufacturers, and soap, detergent, perfume and lotion producers.
How is Fenchone produced?
This grade is produced by oxidising Fenchol, yielding a nature-identical product equivalent to what's naturally found in fennel oil and Lavandula stoechas oil.
What are the key physical and chemical properties of Fenchone?
It's a colorless to pale yellow liquid, molecular formula C10H16O, molecular weight 152.23, with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and analgesic properties.
What purity specifications are available for Fenchone?
It's typically supplied at 99% minimum purity by GC.
How is Fenchone used as a fragrance ingredient?
It contributes an earthy, woody, camphorous aroma with a cooling minty character to soap, detergent, perfume and lotion formulations.
How should Fenchone be stored and handled?
Reseal opened containers carefully and keep them upright to avoid leaks; store tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place.
What should buyers consider when sourcing Fenchone in bulk?
Confirm GC purity (99% min), and whether food-grade or standard packaging (available in galvanized drums or food-grade plastic drums) is required.
Who supplies Fenchone in bulk?
Himalaya Terpenes Pvt. Ltd. (Mumbai, India) supplies Fenchone in bulk, in drums, bags, IBCs or ISO tanks depending on the grade, for domestic and export orders. The company is an ISO 9001:2015-certified pine-chemical manufacturer operating since 1971.