(R)-(+)-2-methylborneol & (S)-(-)-2-methylborneol

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

The 2-Methylborneols

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(S)-(-)-2-methylborneol - camphoraceous, rubbery

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

Ref: D. Tyler, et. al., J. Agric. Food Chem., 26, 1415- 1417(1978); Mans H. Boelens, Harrie Boelens & Leo J. van Gemert, Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 18, No. 6, 1-15, 1993

(R)-(+)-2-methylborneol - camphoraceous, rubbery

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

Ref: D. Tyler, et. al., J. Agric. Food Chem., 26, 1415- 1417(1978); 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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