| Stereochemistry | RACEMIC |
| Molecular Formula | C10H16O |
| Molecular Weight | 152.2334 |
| Optical Activity | ( + / - ) |
| Defined Stereocenters | 2 / 2 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Charge | 0 |
SHOW SMILES / InChI
SMILES
CC1(C)[C@H]2CC[C@](C)(C2)C1=O
InChI
InChIKey=LHXDLQBQYFFVNW-OIBJUYFYSA-N
InChI=1S/C10H16O/c1-9(2)7-4-5-10(3,6-7)8(9)11/h7H,4-6H2,1-3H3/t7-,10+/m0/s1
| Molecular Formula | C10H16O |
| Molecular Weight | 152.2334 |
| Charge | 0 |
| Count |
MOL RATIO
1 MOL RATIO (average) |
| Stereochemistry | ABSOLUTE |
| Additional Stereochemistry | No |
| Defined Stereocenters | 2 / 2 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Optical Activity | UNSPECIFIED |
Fenchone is a monoterpene found in nature. The two enantiomers of fenchone occur in a number of essential oils. (+)-Fenchone was reported to exist in fennel seed oil (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) and in the oil of Lavandula stoechas, whereas (-)-fenchone is a constituent of the oil of cedar leaf (Thuja occidentalis). (-)-Fenchone is used in wound healing. (+)-Fenchone is used as a food flavor and in parfumes.
Approval Year
PubMed
Sample Use Guides
Fenchone ((-)-form) was applied topically to the wounds once daily, for 10 days.
Route of Administration:
Topical
Antimicrobial activity of the essential oil of Tetradenia riparia (contains 6.2% of fenchone) was tested against cariogenic bacteris. Tetradenia riparia essential oil displayed MIC values between 31.2 and 500 ug/mL, with the lowest MIC value being obtained against Streptococcus mitis (31.2 ug/mL), S. mutans (62.5 ug/mL), S. sobrinus (31.2 ug/mL), and Lactobacillus casei (62.5 ug/mL).
