L-Fenchone
[CAS# 7787-20-4]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Ketone fragrance >> Alicyclic ketone
• Name: L-Fenchone
• Synonyms: (1R,4S)-1,3,3-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; (-)-Fenchone; (1R)-(-)-Fenchone; (1R)-Fenchone; (R)-(-)-Fenchone; (R)-Fenchone; L-(-)-Fenchone
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₆O
• Molecular Weight: 152.23
• CAS Registry Number: 7787-20-4
• EC Number: 232-107-5

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (1.1 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.1994 g/cm³ (25.00 ºC)^**
• Melting point: 5 ºC^***
• Boiling point: 193 ºC^***
• Flash point: 52.8±0.0 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2017 ACD/Labs)

^** Kimura, Takayoshi; Chirality 2006, V18(8), P581-586.

^*** "PhysProp" data were obtained from Syracuse Research Corporation of Syracuse, New York (US)

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411