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

The 4,4,8-trimethyl-1-oxaspiro[4.5]dec-6-en-2-ones

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Photo by permission of M. Roudintska - Art & Parfum

(-)-(5S,8R)-4,4,8-trimethyl-1-oxaspiro[4.5]dec-6-en-2-one - coconut odor

Odor threshold = Not Available

Ref: Iwona Dams, Agata Biaoska, Zbigniew Ciunik, and Czesaw Wawrzeczyk, Lactones. 21.† Synthesis and Odoriferous Properties of Lactones with the p-Menthane System, J. Agric. Food Chem. 2004, 52, 1630-1634

(+)-(5R,8S)-4,4,8-trimethyl-1-oxaspiro[4.5]dec-6-en-2-one - floral with a fresh and sweet fruit of coconut tree

Odor threshold = Not Available

Ref: Iwona Dams, Agata Biaoska, Zbigniew Ciunik, and Czesaw Wawrzeczyk, Lactones. 21.† Synthesis and Odoriferous Properties of Lactones with the p-Menthane System, J. Agric. Food Chem. 2004, 52, 1630-1634

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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