The 6,7-Epoxygeraniols

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

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(6S)-(-)-6,7-epoxygeraniol - lactone like-rosy

Ref: Makoto Emura, Isao Nohara, Takaaki Toyoda and Tsuneyoshi Kanisawa, The Volatile Constituents of the Coffee Flower (Coffea arabica L.), FLAVOUR AND FRAGRANCE JOURNAL, VOL. 12, 9-13 (1997)

(6R)-(+)-6,7-epoxygeraniol - metallic-rosy

Ref: Makoto Emura, Isao Nohara, Takaaki Toyoda and Tsuneyoshi Kanisawa, The Volatile Constituents of the Coffee Flower (Coffea arabica L.), FLAVOUR AND FRAGRANCE JOURNAL, VOL. 12, 9-13 (1997)

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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