The 3-Methylthiobutanals

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

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(R)-3-methylthiobutanal - exhibits the odour typical of cooked potatoes.

Ref: Bernhard Weber & A. Mosandl, Stereoisomeric flavour compounds LXXV: synthesis and structure-function relationship of 3-methylthiobutanal enantiomers, Zeitschrift für Lebensmitteluntersuchung, Volume 204 Issue 3 (1997) pp 194-197

(S)-3-methylthiobutanal - odourless

Ref: Bernhard Weber & A. Mosandl, Stereoisomeric flavour compounds LXXV: synthesis and structure-function relationship of 3-methylthiobutanal enantiomers, Zeitschrift für Lebensmitteluntersuchung, Volume 204 Issue 3 (1997) pp 194-197

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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