Fenchyl Alcohol
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 1632-73-1
A camphoraceous note with a pine woody character and a soft lemon facet. Dry and natural, it adds a borneol lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 2 | Woody |
| Descriptor 3 | Pine |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 12 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 1632-73-1 |
| INCI Name | Fenchyl alcohol |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H18O |
| Mol. Weight | 154.25 |
| IUPAC Name | 1,3,3-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol |
| InChIKey | IAIHUHQCLTYTSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-ol, 1,3,3-trimethyl-, bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol, 1,3,3-trimethyl-, 2-nor bornanol, 1,3,3-trimethyl-, 3,3-dimethyl-8,9-dinorbornan-2-ol, 2-fenchanol, fenchol, alpha-fenchyl alcohol, fenchyl alcohol natural, 1,3,3-trimethyl bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-ol, 1,3,3-trimethyl-2-norbornanol, 1,3,3-trimethyl-bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-ol, 1,3,3-trimethylbicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-ol, 1,3,3-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol, 1,5,5-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-6-ol
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 201.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 35.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 73.89 °C |
| Density | 0.990 to 1.010 |
| Refractive Indexe | 1.46500 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.069000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.550 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 461.4 mg/L @ 25 C (est); alcoholic fine fragrance, good |
| Appearance | pale yellow solid |
e Estimated from a closely related isomer of the same molecule. Actual values vary by supplier, grade and quality.
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Methyl Chavicol | 0.2 % |
| L-Limonene | 0.05 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| l-Limonene (S)-p-Mentha-1,8-diene | 0.05 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.