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

The 4-Ethyloctanoic acids

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(R)-(+)-4-ethyloctanoic acid - fusty, goaty-muttony

Odor recognition threshold - <13 ppb in air

Ref: Karl, V., J. Gutser, A. Dietrich, B. Maas & A. Mosandl, Stereoisomeric flavour compounds LXVIII. 2-, 3-, and 4-alkyl_branched acids, part 2: chirospecific analysis and sensory evaluation, Chirality, 6, 427-434 (1994)

(S)-(-)-4-ethyloctanoic acid - goaty, reminiscent of fresh goat's milk cheese

Odor recognition threshold - <6 ppb in air

Ref: Karl, V., J. Gutser, A. Dietrich, B. Maas & A. Mosandl, Stereoisomeric flavour compounds LXVIII. 2-, 3-, and 4-alkyl_branched acids, part 2: chirospecific analysis and sensory evaluation, Chirality, 6, 427-434 (1994)

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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