A carbobicyclic compound that is fenchane in which the hydrogens at position 2 are replaced by an oxo group. It is a component of essential oil from fennel (Foeniculum vulgare).
ChEBI ID: 4999
There are 2 compounds belonging to this class, involving 0 studies.
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| (1S,4R)-fenchone | A fenchone that has 1S,4R stereochemistry. A colourless, oily liquid found in fennel oil, it is used in perfumery and as flavour in foods. | |
| (1R,4S)-fenchone | A fenchone that has (1R,4S)-stereochemistry. It is a constituent of the essential oils obtained from fennel. | plant metabolite |
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