Uses
(±)-α-Fenchol is found in essential oils from many plants. It has been studied for, insecticidal activity of essential oil from Helichrysum faradifani; antioxidant and antibacterial activity of essential oils from rhizome, leaf and stem of Etlingera sayapensis against growth of Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli and Candida albicans.
Definition
ChEBI: (-)-endo-fenchol is a fenchane monoterpenoid that is bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane substituted by methyl groups at positions 1, 3 and 3 and a hydroxy group at position 2 (the 1S,2S,4R stereoisomer). It has a role as a plant metabolite and a volatile oil component. It is a fenchane monoterpenoid and a carbobicyclic compound.
