((R)-(+)-hydroxycitronellal & (S)-(-)-hydroxycitronellal

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

The Hydroxycitronellals

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(R)-(+)-7-hydroxy-6,7-dihydrocitronellal - weak floral (lilley-of the-valley) green, leaf-like and minty notes

Ref: W. Skorianetz, H. Giger & G. Ohloff, Helv. Chim. Acta, 54,1797-1801 (1971) ; Mans H. Boelens, Harrie Boelens & Leo J. van Gemert, Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 18, No. 6, 1-15, 1993

(S)-(-)-7-hydroxy-6,7-dihydrocitronellal - fresh floral, sweet lilly-of-the-valley notes

Ref: W. Skorianetz, H. Giger & G. Ohloff, Helv. Chim. Acta, 54,1797-1801 (1971); 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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