The 2-[3-isopropyl-1-methylcyclopentyl]butan-2-ols

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

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(+)-2-[(1R,3S)-3-isopropyl-1-methylcyclopentyl]butan-2-ol - camphoraceous, earthy/mossy, woody, slightly patchouli

= (+)-2-[(1R,cis)-3-isopropyl-1-methylcyclopentyl]butan-2-ol

= (+)-(2RS)-1-[(1R,3S)-3-isopropyl-1-methylcyclopentyl]butan-2-ol

Ref: Jerzy A. Bajgrowicz, 3-ISOPROPYL-1-METHYLCYCLOPENTYL DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USE IN FRAGRANCE APPLICATIONS, European Patent EP1668103 (August 5, 2009).

(-)-2-[(1S,3R)-3-isopropyl-1-methylcyclopentyl]butan-2-ol - fruity, floral, green (pineapple).

= (-)- 2-[(1S,cis)-3-isopropyl-1-methylcyclopentyl]butan-2-ol

= (-)-(2RS)-1-[(1S,3R)-3-isopropyl-1-methylcyclopentyl]butan-2-ol

Ref: Jerzy A. Bajgrowicz, 3-ISOPROPYL-1-METHYLCYCLOPENTYL DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USE IN FRAGRANCE APPLICATIONS, European Patent EP1668103 (August 5, 2009).

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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