Fenchyl Acetate

Description

1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-norbornanyl acetate is identified by CAS 13851-11-1, molecular formula C12H20O2 and molecular weight 196.15 g/mol. UNII I8JL13M20M; ChEBI 172037; InChIKey JUWUWIGZUVEFQB-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 220 °C; Density: 0.973-0.979; Refractive Index: 1.456-1.462.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	13851-11-1
PubChem CID	107217
Molecular formula	C12H20O2
Molecular weight	196.15 g/mol
IUPAC name	(1,3,3-trimethyl-2-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanyl) acetate
InChIKey	JUWUWIGZUVEFQB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII (FDA)	I8JL13M20M
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:172037
FEMA number	3390
JECFA number	1399

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	196.29
XLogP3	3.1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	2
Exact Mass	196.146329876
Monoisotopic Mass	196.146329876
Topological Polar Surface Area	26.3
Heavy Atom Count	14
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	220 °C
Density	0.973-0.979
Refractive Index	1.456-1.462

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid
• Colourless mobile liquid; Mild, sweet, fir oil type aroma
• Soluble in oils; Slightly soluble in water
• Soluble (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Floral No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	16.8% (276 / 1644)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	16.8% (276 / 1644)
Reported hazard statements	H317 (78.3%), H341 (78.3%), H351 (78.3%)

Documented Uses

• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Information on 5 consumer products that contain Fenchyl Acetate in the following categories is provided:
• Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol, 1,3,3-trimethyl-, 2-acetate: ACTIVE

Synonyms

1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-norbornanyl acetate; RefChem:906799; Fenchyl acetate; 13851-11-1; Fenchylacetate; 2-Norbornanol, 1,3,3-trimethyl-, acetate; FEMA No. 3390; 3,3-Dimethyl-8,9-dinorbornan-2-yl acetate; 1,3,3-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl acetate; (1,3,3-trimethyl-2-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanyl) acetate; I8JL13M20M; DTXSID2047197; NSC-404295; Bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-ol, 1,3,3-trimethyl-, acetate; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol, 1,3,3-trimethyl-, acetate; Bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-ol, 1,3,3-trimethyl-, 2-acetate

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-norbornanyl acetate?

CAS 13851-11-1; molecular formula C12H20O2; molecular weight 196.15 g/mol.

What other names is 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-norbornanyl acetate known by?

1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-norbornanyl acetate, RefChem:906799, Fenchyl acetate, 13851-11-1, Fenchylacetate, 2-Norbornanol, 1,3,3-trimethyl-, acetate.

What is the regulatory status of 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-norbornanyl acetate?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-norbornanyl acetate classified as hazardous?

16.8% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (276 of 1644).

What are the key physical properties of 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-norbornanyl acetate?

Boiling Point: 220 °C; Density: 0.973-0.979; Refractive Index: 1.456-1.462.

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