The delta-Octathionolactones

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

The (2RS)-Okoumals

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(2RS,4R)-Okoumal - an amber, fresh, sweet, powdery, slightly musky, dull scent

= (2RS,4R)-Dimethyl-2-(5',5',8',8'-tetramethyl-5',6',7',8'-tetrahydro-naphthalen-2'-yl)-[1,3]dioxolane

Note that carbon #2 of the dioxolane ring is RS (racemic)

Ref: Pettman, Roger B.; Silva, Richard A.; Larrow, Jay Francis; Storet, Isabelle; Preparation of enantiomerically enriched flavor and fragrance components, United States Patent Application 20020119909 (August 29, 2002)

 

 

(2RS,4S)-Okoumal - an amber, woody, fresh cut Paris mushrooms, wood glue, slightly pungent scent

= (2RS,4S)-Dimethyl-2-(5',5',8',8'-tetramethyl-5',6',7',8'-tetrahydro-naphthalen-2'-yl)-[1,3]dioxolane

Note that carbon #2 of the dioxolane ring is RS (racemic)

Ref: Pettman, Roger B.; Silva, Richard A.; Larrow, Jay Francis; Storet, Isabelle; Preparation of enantiomerically enriched flavor and fragrance components, United States Patent Application 20020119909 (August 29, 2002)

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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