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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Fenchyl alcohol
Synonym(s) 2-Fenchanol;Fenchol;1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-norbornanol
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
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