Aroma Chemical Compendium

Fennel Oil Bitter

TIC Code No. C134266


Chemical Name
Synonym
CAS No. 8006-84-6 M.W.

Odor Description
Characteristic odor of fennel

Occurrence in Nature
Foeniculum Vulgare Miller Var.Vulgare.

Application Information
A very popular flavoring agent in culinary preparations, bread, pastry, confectionery, and liqueurs. Masks unpleasant odors and flavors in oral and medicinal preparations.

Typical Use Level:

Stability Substantivity
Hypochlorite Bleach Fair Skin Poor
Perborate Powder Detergent Fair Dry Fabric Poor
Liquid Detergent Good Wet Fabric Poor
Concentrated Fabric Softeners Good Hair Poor
Soaps Good Tenacity on Blotter > 24 Hours
Alcoholic Fine Fragrances Good Diffusivity Diffusive
Toiletry Applications Good    
Antiperspirants Good    

Typical Physical Properties
Sp. Gr. (15/15) 0.8800-0.9100 Flash Point oC 57 CC
[α]20D +40o
GC MIN
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid
CLogP

FEMA/GRAS No.