Compound Monograph
Fenchone
A bicyclic monoterpene ketone and essential-oil component of fennel with camphoraceous aroma.
Classification
Fenchone is one of the monoterpenes, part of the terpenoids class. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Fenchone is one of the monoterpenes, found in Fennel.