Chirality & Odour Perception
John C. Leffingwell, Ph.D.

The 2,5-dimethyl-2-indanmethanols

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Photo by permission of M. Roudintska - Art & Parfum

(+)-2,5-dimethyl-2-indanmethanol has a floral, lily of the valley note evoking the bottom note of Lilial®.

Please note that the absolute configuration of the (+)- and (-)- enantiomers was not determined. Accordingly, the visualizations above may not be for the correct enantiomer.

Ref: Beat Winter & Philippe Schneider, 2-indanmethanol derivatives and their use in perfumery, United States Patent 6,323,173 (November 27, 2001)

 

 

(-)-2,5-dimethyl-2-indanmethanol is closer to hydroxycitronellal.

Please note that the absolute configuration of the (+)- and (-)- enantiomers was not determined. Accordingly, the visualizations above may not be for the correct enantiomer.

Ref: Beat Winter & Philippe Schneider, 2-indanmethanol derivatives and their use in perfumery, United States Patent 6,323,173 (November 27, 2001)

Cyclic Terpenoid Odorants

Bicyclic Terpenoid Odorants

Acyclic Terpenoid Odorants

Ionones, Irones, Damascones & Structurally Related Odorants

Acyclics (Alcohols, Esters, Acids, Aldehydes)

Lactones

Sesquiterpenoid Related Odorants

Steroid Urine Type Odorants

Sandalwood Type Odorants

Musk Odorants

Miscellaneous

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