The 5-isopropenyl-7a-methylhexahydro-1-benzofuran-2(3H)-ones

The 1-Hepten-3-ols

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

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(3aR,5R,7aR)-5-isopropenyl-7a-methylhexahydro-1-benzofuran-2(3H)-one - moderately intense, agreeable, herbaceous odor with lupine flower and parsley root notes

Ref: Paruch, E.; Ciunik, Z.; Nawrot, J.; Wawrzenczyk, C.; Lactones. 9. Synthesis of Terpenoid Lactones-Active Insect Antifeedants, J. Agric. Food Chem. 2000, 48, 4973-4977

(3aS,5S,7aS)-5-isopropenyl-7a-methylhexahydro-1-benzofuran-2(3H)-one - faint, mushroomy, and moldy with a floral note.

Ref: Paruch, E.; Ciunik, Z.; Nawrot, J.; Wawrzenczyk, C.; Lactones. 9. Synthesis of Terpenoid Lactones-Active Insect Antifeedants, J. Agric. Food Chem. 2000, 48, 4973-4977

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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