The trans- Carvone epoxides

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

The trans-Carvone epoxides

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(-)-(1S,4S,6S)-trans-carvone epoxide - faint caraway

= (-)-(1S,4S,6S)-4-isopropenyl-1-methyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-2-one

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

(+)-(1R,4R,6R)-trans-carvone epoxide - faint floral

= (+)-(1R,4R,6R)-4-isopropenyl-1-methyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-2-one

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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