W248010

Fenchyl alcohol

≥96%, FG

• Synonym(s): Fenchol
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₀H₁₈O
• CAS Number: 1632-73-1
• Molecular Weight: 154.25
• FEMA Number: 2480
• EC Number: 216-639-5
• MDL number: MFCD00003760
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 329830497
• Flavis number: 02.038
• NACRES: NA.21
• Organoleptic: earthy; camphoraceous; pine
• Grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• Biological source: synthetic
• Food allergen: no known allergens

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• assay: ≥96%
• mp: 39.0-45.0 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• organoleptic: earthy; camphoraceous; pine
• SMILES string: [H][C@]12CC[C@](C)(C1)[C@@H](O)C2(C)C
• InChI: 1S/C10H18O/c1-9(2)7-4-5-10(3,6-7)8(9)11/h7-8,11H,4-6H2,1-3H3/t7-,8-,10+/m0/s1
• InChI key: IAIHUHQCLTYTSF-OYNCUSHFSA-N

Description

Application

• Enhancing the NMR signals of plant oil components using hyperpolarisation relayed via proton exchange.: This study explores the enhancement of NMR signals of plant oil components, including fenchyl alcohol, using hyperpolarization techniques, which significantly improve the detection sensitivity in NMR spectroscopy (Alshehri et al., 2023).


• Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, fenchyl alcohol, CAS Registry Number 1632-73-1.: This paper provides an updated safety assessment of fenchyl alcohol as a fragrance ingredient, focusing on its toxicological profile and safe usage levels (Api et al., 2022).


• Olfactory Impact of Terpene Alcohol on Terpenes Aroma Expression in Chrysanthemum Essential Oils.: The research investigates how fenchyl alcohol and other terpene alcohols influence the aroma profile of chrysanthemum essential oils, highlighting its significant role in enhancing aromatic properties (Niu et al., 2018).


• Antibiofilm and Antihyphal Activities of Cedar Leaf Essential Oil, Camphor, and Fenchone Derivatives against Candida albicans.: This study demonstrates the antibiofilm and antihyphal activities of fenchyl alcohol derivatives against Candida albicans, suggesting potential applications in antifungal treatments (Manoharan et al., 2017).


• Comparative Study on Volatile Compounds of Alpinia japonica and Elettaria cardamomum.: The paper compares the volatile compounds of Alpinia japonica and Elettaria cardamomum, identifying fenchyl alcohol as a key constituent, and discusses its implications for flavor and fragrance applications (Asakawa et al., 2017).

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS07
• signalword: Warning
• hcodes: H315,H319,H335
• pcodes: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• target_organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 2
• flash_point_f: 165.2 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 74 °C - closed cup