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

The gamma-Hexalactones

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(S)-(-)-4-ethylbutan-4-olide - sweet, creamy coconut, woody aspects

Also known as (S)-(-)-gamma-hexalactone

Ref: A. Mosandl and C. Gunther, J. Agric. Food Chem., 37, 413-416 (1989); Mans H. Boelens, Harrie Boelens & Leo J. van Gemert, Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 18, No. 6, 1-15, 1993

(R)-(+)-4-ethylbutan-4-olide - faint, sweet coconut, hatty, herbaceous, hay note

Also known as (R)-(+)-gamma-hexalactone

Ref: A. Mosandl and C. Gunther, J. Agric. Food Chem., 37, 413-416 (1989); Mans H. Boelens, Harrie Boelens & Leo J. van Gemert, Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 18, No. 6, 1-15, 1993

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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