The (6E)-2,3-dihydrofarnesols

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

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(-)-(3S,6E)-2,3-dihydrofarnesol - a clean, graceful and long-lasting fragrance similar to cyclamen

Ref: Harada, Makoto; Matsuda, Hiroyuki; Yamamoto, Takeshi, Perfume containing (6E) -2,3-dihydrofarnesol, United States Patent, 5,753,610 (May 19, 1998 )

(+)-(3R,6E)-2,3-dihydrofarnesol - a weak fragrance with a somewhat metallic and balsamic side note

Ref: Harada, Makoto; Matsuda, Hiroyuki; Yamamoto, Takeshi, Perfume containing (6E) -2,3-dihydrofarnesol, United States Patent, 5,753,610 (May 19, 1998 )

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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