The Methyl 2-methylbutyrates

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

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Methyl (R)-(-)-2-methylbutanoate - fruity, dairy

= Methyl (R)-(-)-2-methylbutyrate

Ref: Mans H. Boelens, Harrie Boelens & Leo J. van Gemert, Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 18, No. 6, 1-15, 1993 and references therein

Methyl (S)-(+)-2-methylbutanoate - fruity, apple-like

= Methyl (S)-(+)-2-methylbutyrate

Ref: Mans H. Boelens, Harrie Boelens & Leo J. van Gemert, Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 18, No. 6, 1-15, 1993 and references therein

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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