The delta-Octathionolactones

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

The 3-Heptyl acetates

(3-Acetoxyheptanes)

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(S)-3-Heptyl acetate - exhibits a rosy, fresh, agrest scent

= (S)-3-Acetoxyheptane; (S)-heptan-3-yl acetate; (1S)-1-ethylpentyl acetate

 Ref: Pettman, Roger B.; Silva, Richard A.; Larrow, Jay Francis; Storet, Isabelle; Preparation of enantiomerically enriched flavor and fragrance components, United States Patent Application 20020119909 (August 29, 2002)

 

 

(R)-3-Heptyl acetate - exhibits a green, fruity pear scent

= (R)-3-Acetoxyheptane; (R)-heptan-3-yl acetate; (1R)-1-ethylpentyl acetate

 Ref: Pettman, Roger B.; Silva, Richard A.; Larrow, Jay Francis; Storet, Isabelle; Preparation of enantiomerically enriched flavor and fragrance components, United States Patent Application 20020119909 (August 29, 2002)

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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