Synonym(s)
1,3,3-trimethylbicyclohetptan-2-one; CAS No:7787-20-4; D-Fenchon; Fenchone (engl.); L-Fenchon; Terpacid
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Colourless, camphor-like smelling bicyclic monoterpene ketone, which naturally occurs in both the official fennel fruits and the official fennel oil. The substance is also found in anise, dill and thuja oils.
Fennon is used as an antiseptic in the pharmaceutical industry, but also in the perfume and food industry.
Fenchone is also used in the treatment of mild inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, dyspeptic gastrointestinal complaints and urinary tract infections.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Schöne F et al (2006) Effects of essential oils from fennel (Foeniculi aetheroleum) and caraway (Carvi aetheroleum) in pigs. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 90:500-510.
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