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

The Nerolidols

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S-(+)-(Z)-nerolidol - woody, green-like, fresh bark

Ref: V. Schubert et. al., Z. Natuiforsch. 47c, 304 (1992); Mans H. Boelens, Harrie Boelens & Leo J. van Gemert, Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 18, No. 6, 1-15, 1993

R-(-)-(Z)-nerolidol - intensive, flowery, sweet, fresh

Ref: V. Schubert et. al., Z. Natuiforsch. 47c, 304 (1992); Mans H. Boelens, Harrie Boelens & Leo J. van Gemert, Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 18, No. 6, 1-15, 1993

S-(-)-(E)-nerolidol - slightly sweet, mild, soft, flowery, different than (S)-(Z)-isomer

Ref: V. Schubert et. al., Z. Naturforsch. 47c, 304 (1992); Mans H. Boelens, Harrie Boelens & Leo J. van Gemert, Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 18, No. 6, 1-15, 1993

R-(+)-(E)-nerolidol - pleasant, woody, warm, musty

Ref: V. Schubert et. al., Z. Naturforsch. 47c, 304 (1992); 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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