(+)-(4aR,5S)-Karanone - a strong bright woody-amber note Note: Karanone is an importantaroma constituent of the valuable inscense of agarwood (Aquilariae lignum).  Ref: Ishihara Mazakuza & Kitauro Taro, Method for preparing optically active karanone, Japanese Patent No. 2004231519 (August 19, 2004) Caution: The aroma description was generated by computer translation at the Japanese Patent Office website and in actuality may differ slightly from that given here.

(-)-(4aS,5R)-Karanone - weak woody note with a citrus-atmosphere  Ref: Ishihara Mazakuza & Kitauro Taro, Method for preparing optically active karanone, Japanese Patent No. 2004231519 (August 19, 2004) Caution: The aroma description was generated by computer translation at the Japanese Patent Office website and in actuality may differ slightly from that given here.

Ionones, Irones, Damascones & Structurally Related Odorants

Acyclics (Alcohols, Esters, Acids, Aldehydes)

Lactones

Sesquiterpenoid Related Odorants