(+)-(4aR,5S)-Dihydrokaranone - a remarkable and intense woody note  Ref: Ishihara Mazakuza & Kitauro Taro, Method for preparing optically active dihydrokaranone, Japanese Patent No. 2004189643 (July 8, 2004) Caution: The aroma description was generated by computer translation at the Japanese Patent Office website and in actuality may differ somewhat from that given here.

(-)-(4aS,5R)-Dihydrokaranone - has a citrus and mild woody note; it lacks in sharpness and brightness, and is deficient in the charm as compared to its enantiomer, but is pleasant in another aroma direction  Ref: Ishihara Mazakuza & Kitauro Taro, Method for preparing optically active dihydrokaranone, Japanese Patent No. 2004189643 (July 8, 2004) Caution: The aroma description was generated by computer translation at the Japanese Patent Office website and in actuality may differ somewhat from that given here.

Ionones, Irones, Damascones & Structurally Related Odorants

Acyclics (Alcohols, Esters, Acids, Aldehydes)

Lactones

Sesquiterpenoid Related Odorants