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Fenchone

Fenchone is a high-purity (over 75%) colorless to pale yellow liquid with a sweet and camphorous odor, ideal for fragrance and flavor applications.

Description

Fenchone (Formula: C10H16O) is a colorless to pale yellow liquid known for its sweet and camphorous odor. With a purity level of over 75%, it is widely used in the fragrance and flavor industries. This compound has a specific gravity ranging from 1.4500 to 1.4750 at 25°C and a refractive index of 1.5300 to 1.5435 at 25°C, ensuring reliable performance in various applications. The optical rotation ranges from -5° to +5°, indicating its optical activity. For optimal preservation, store this product in a well-fitted container, away from light and heat, ensuring a shelf life of 24 months from the manufacturing date.

Product DetailsFenchone
Product NameFenchone
FormulaC10H16O
AppearanceColorless to pale yellow liquid
CAS Number1195-79-5
OdourSweet & Camphorous odour
Specific Gravity @25°C1.4500 – 1.4750
Refractive Index @25°C1.5300 – 1.5435
Optical Rotation-5° – +5°
Purity>75 %
StorageIn well fitted container in cool and dark place
Shelf Life24 Months { 2 years from date of Manufacturing }