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

The 2-Methylbutanoic acids

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(R)-(-)-2-methylbutanoic acid - cheesey, sweaty

Taste Threshold = 100 ppb

Ref: Mans H. Boelens, Harrie Boelens & Leo J. van Gemert, Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 18, No. 6, 1-15, 1993 and references therein; Taste thresholds from Amano, Akira; Tokoro, Kazuhiko; Uchiumi, Kenichi; Method for improving flavor of food or drink, United States Patent 5,496,580 (March 5, 1996)

 

(S)-(+)-2-methylbutanoic acid - fruity, sweet

Taste Threshold = 50 ppb

Ref: Mans H. Boelens, Harrie Boelens & Leo J. van Gemert, Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 18, No. 6, 1-15, 1993 and references therein; Taste thresholds from Amano, Akira; Tokoro, Kazuhiko; Uchiumi, Kenichi; Method for improving flavor of food or drink, United States Patent 5,496,580 (March 5, 1996)

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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