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Sigma-Aldrich

(1R)-(−)-Fenchone

≥98%

Synonym(s):

(−)-1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-norbornanone, (−)-Fenchone, (1R)-1,3,3-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
152.23
Beilstein:
2042710
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

≥98%

form

liquid

optical activity

[α]24/D −50.5°, neat

refractive index

n20/D 1.461 (lit.)

bp

192-194 °C (lit.)

mp

5-6 °C (lit.)

density

0.948 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC1(C)C2CCC(C)(C2)C1=O

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

InChI key

LHXDLQBQYFFVNW-OIBJUYFYSA-N

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General description

(1R)-(-)-Fenchone is a bridged bicyclic ketone found in fennel oil and thuja oil.

Application

(1R)-(-)-Fenchone undergoes condensation with pyridinylalkylamines to form chiral iminopyridine ligands, which find applications in enantioselective copper-catalyzed Henry (nitro aldol) reaction. It may also be used in the preparation of enantiopure C(7)-anti-substituted fenchones as new chiral sources.

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Environment

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

151.7 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

66.5 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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