α-fenchylalcohol,endo-1,3,3-trimethyl-norbornan-2-ol,1,3,3-trimethyl-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol

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.