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

The 4-Cyclohexylmethylene-Isopinocamphones

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(1S,2S,4E,5S)-(-)-4-cyclohexylmethylene-isopinocamphone - Fatty, oily, marzipan-like, peanut note

Also known as (1S,2E,4S,5S)-(-)-2-(cyclohexylmethylene)-4,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-one

Ref: G. Buchbauer and A. Shafii-Tabatabai, Enones of (+)- and (-)-3-pinanone: influence of chirality on flavour, Flavour Fragr. J. 2003; 18: 441–445.

(1R,2R,4E,5R)-(+)-4-cyclohexylmethylene-isopinocamphone - Woody, cedarwood, later note of camomile tea

Also known as (1R,2E,4R,5R)-(+)-2-(cyclohexylmethylene)-4,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-one

Ref: G. Buchbauer and A. Shafii-Tabatabai, Enones of (+)- and (-)-3-pinanone: influence of chirality on flavour, Flavour Fragr. J. 2003; 18: 441–445.

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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