(R)-(+)-isoborneol & (S)-(-)-isoborneol

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

The Isoborneols

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(R)-(+)-isoborneol - camphoraceous, celluloid-like

= (+)-(1R,2R,4S)-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol

Ref: M. Guillot and R. Batin, CR Acad. Sci., 229(II) 1363-1365 (1949); Mans H. Boelens, Harrie Boelens & Leo J. van Gemert, Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 18, No. 6, 1-15, 1993

(S)-(-)-isoborneol - camphoraceous, sweet & musty

= (-)-(1S,2S,4R)-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol

Ref: M. Guillot and R. Batin, CR Acad. Sci., 229(II) 1363-1365 (1949); 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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