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

The alpha-Terpineols

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(S)-(-)-alpha-terpineol - coniferous odor character (Boelens, et. al), tarry, cold pipe like (Mosandl et. al. by GC sniffing)

Ref: A. Mosandl et. al., in Bioflavour, 87, Analysis-Biochemistry-Biotechnology, P. Schreier, ed., Berlin: W. de Gruyter, (1988) pp 55-74; Mans H. Boelens, Harrie Boelens & Leo J. van Gemert, Sensory Properties of Optical Isomers, Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 18, No. 6, 1-15, 1993

(R)-(+)-alpha-terpineol - heavy floral typically lilac odor

Ref: Mans H. Boelens, Harrie Boelens & Leo J. van Gemert, Sensory Properties of Optical Isomers, Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 18, No. 6, 1-15, 1993; A. Mosandl et. al., in Bioflavour, 87, Analysis-Biochemistry-Biotechnology, P. Schreier, ed., Berlin: W. de Gruyter, (1988) pp 55-74

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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