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

The 4-(2,2,3-trimethyl-cyclopent-3-enyl)-4-penten-1-als

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(-)-(1'R)-4-(2',2',3'-trimethyl-3'-cyclopenten-1'-yl)-4-penten-1-al - fragrance further possessing an aldehydic note, reminiscent of citronellal, citrusy, spicy, recalling the odor of the citronella leaves. As to its bottom note, it has a character which is reminiscent of the odor of 3-(4-tert-butyl-1-phenyl)-2-methylpropanal, but with an even greener connotation and a slightly orangy aspect

Ref: Chapuis, et. al., United States Patent 5,696,075, December 9, 1997

(+)-(1'S)-4-(2',2',3'-trimethyl-3'-cyclopenten-1'-yl)-4-penten-1-al - a more metallic and aldehydic odor, recalling that of trans-4-decenal, and the bottom note of which is more floral and even stronger in the aqueous character. The use of this latter compound to enhance the latter odor character in perfumed compositions and articles is in fact preferred to that of its (-)-(1'R)-enantiomer

Ref: Chapuis, et. al., United States Patent 5,696,075, December 9, 1997

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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