Fenchone

At a glance

A camphoraceous, minty compound found naturally in fennel oil, giving a sharp, herbal-camphoraceous characte It is used by perfumers as one of many aroma-chemical building blocks that combine to form a fragrance's overall accord, rather than being worn as a scent on its own.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
derived from fennel or synthesized
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ketone
CAS number
1195-79-5
Profile
camphorous, minty, herbal
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01