Fenchyl alcohol

At a glance

A camphoraceous-woody alcohol related to fenchone, giving a fresh, slightly piney character used in aromatic 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
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
1632-73-1
Profile
fresh, woody, earthy
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01