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

The 2-(4,4-dimethylcyclohex-2-enyl)acetaldehydes

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(+)-2-[(1S)-4,4-dimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl]acetaldehyde - Odor description: Medium–intensive, green, watermelon, melon, slightly grassy

Ref: Win'ska, K., Kula, J. and Wawrzen'czyk, C. (2011), Synthesis and odour characteristics of racemic and optically active oxy-derivatives of gem-dimethylcyclohexene. Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 26: n/a. doi: 10.1002/ffj.2049, published online: 18 March 2011

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(-)-2-[(1R)-4,4-dimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl]acetaldehyde - Odor description: Medium–intensive, green, grassy

Ref: Win'ska, K., Kula, J. and Wawrzen'czyk, C. (2011), Synthesis and odour characteristics of racemic and optically active oxy-derivatives of gem-dimethylcyclohexene. Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 26: n/a. doi: 10.1002/ffj.2049, published online: 18 March 2011

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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