l-Fenchone

At a glance

The levorotary form of fenchone, found naturally in fennel oil, giving a sharp, camphoraceous-minty 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 other plant sources
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ketone
CAS number
7787-20-4
Profile
camphorous, fresh, minty
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01