The 1-Hepten-3-ols

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

The 5-Methyl-2-(1-methyl-allyl)-hex-4-en-1-ols

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(+)-(2R)-5-methyl-2-[(1R)-1-methylprop-2-enyl]hex-4-en-1-ol - a floral, rose fragrance with an edge of Rosacene, with a more pronounced rose scent than the (-)-(S,S,)-enantiomer. Rosacene (a floral composition), is a registered trademark of Firmenich SA

= (+)-(2R)-5-Methyl-2-[(1R)-1-methyl-allyl)-hex-4-en-1-ol

Ref: Giersch; Wolfgang K. & Schulte-Elte, Karl-Heinrich, Composes terpeniques et leur utilisation a titre d'ingredients parfumants, Swiss Patent No. 680852, November 30, 1992

(-)-(2S)-5-methyl-2-[(1S)-1-methylprop-2-enyl]hex-4-en-1-ol - a floral, rose, natural, very delicate fragrance with a slight trace of cork, slightly rosinol and green, with an overall scent reminiscent of rose and geranium. A fragrance more like citronellol than the (+)-(R,R)-enantiomer

= (-)-(2S)-5-Methyl-2-[(1S)-1-methyl-allyl)-hex-4-en-1-ol

Ref: Giersch; Wolfgang K. & Schulte-Elte, Karl-Heinrich, Composes terpeniques et leur utilisation a titre d'ingredients parfumants, Swiss Patent No. 680852, November 30, 1992

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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