| Flavouring |
Fenchyl alcohol |
| Synonym(s) |
2-Fenchanol;Fenchol;1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-norbornanol |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
- |
| Chemical name |
1,3,3-Trimethyl-bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-ol |
| JECFA number |
1397 |
| CAS number |
1632-73-1 |
| FEMA number |
2480 |
| COE number |
- |
| FLAVIS number |
02.038 |
| Molecular weight |
154.25 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H18O |
| Physical form/odour |
White to pale yellow crystals; Camphoraceous aroma |
| Solubility |
Soluble in vegetable oils; Very slightly soluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
- |
| Assay min % |
97% (of C10H18O) |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
- |
| Specific gravity |
- |
| Other requirements |
mp: 35-40°; Minimum assay value may include small amounts of borneol and isoborneol |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
 
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