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

The alpha-Pinenes

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(1R,5R)-(+)-alpha-pinene - harsh, terpene-like, minty

Odor Threshold = 2100 ppb in air

= (+)-(1R,5R)-2,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene

Ref: P. Werkhoff et. al., Z. Lebensm. Unters Forsch. 196, 307-328 (1993); A. Mosandl et. al., in Bioflavour,87, Analysis-Biochemistry-Biotechnology, P. Schreier, ed., Berlin: W. de Gruyter, (1988) pp 55-74; Mans H. Boelens, Harrie Boelens & Leo J. van Gemert, Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 18, No. 6, 1-15, 1993

(1S,5S)-(-)-alpha-pinene - harsh, terpene-like, coniferous

Odor Threshold = 3300 ppb in air

= (-)-(1S,5S)-2,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene

Ref: P. Werkhoff et. al., Z. Lebensm. Unters Forsch. 196, 307-328 (1993); A. Mosandl et. al., in Bioflavour, 87, Analysis-Biochemistry-Biotechnology, P. Schreier, ed., Berlin: W. de Gruyter, (1988) pp 55-74; Mans H. Boelens, Harrie Boelens & Leo J. van Gemert, Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 18, No. 6, 1-15, 1993

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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