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

The Ethyl 2-methylbutyrates

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Ethyl (R)-(-)-2-methylbutanoate - fruity, caprylic

= Ethyl (R)-(-)-2-methylbutyrate

Ref: Mans H. Boelens, Harrie Boelens & Leo J. van Gemert, Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 18, No. 6, 1-15, 1993 and references therein

Ethyl (S)-(+)-2-methylbutanoate - fresh fruity, apple-like

= Ethyl (S)-(+)-2-methylbutyrate

Ref: Mans H. Boelens, Harrie Boelens & Leo J. van Gemert, Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 18, No. 6, 1-15, 1993 and references therein

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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