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

The 1-Methyl-2-phenylethylamines

(Amphetamines)

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(-)-(1R)-1-methyl-2-phenylethylamine - musty

= (-)-(R)-amphetamine

Ref: Ref: L. Friedman & J. G. Miller, Odor Incongruity and Chirality, Science, Vol. 172, 1044-1046 (1971)

(+)-(1S)-1-methyl-2-phenylethylamine - fecal

= (+)-(S)-amphetamine

Ref: L. Friedman & J. G. Miller, Odor Incongruity and Chirality, Science, Vol. 172, 1044-1046 (1971)

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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