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

The cis-Ortholates

(cis-2-tert-butylcyclohexyl acetates)

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(+)-(1R,2R)-2-tert-butylcyclohexyl acetate - reminiscent of a peach and a plum - it had a distinctly characteristic sweet fruity aroma.

Odor Threshold = 80 mg/Liter

 Ref: Kotachi Shinji, Ono Satoru & Etsuno Jiyunji, Perfume Composition, Japanese Patent No. 2003055312, February 26, 2003

Commercial Ortholate (racemic) is a tradename of Quest International. Product consists of both cis & tans isomers and is described as Fruity apple, with fresh woody base note.

Caution: The aroma description was generated by computer translation at the Japanese Patent Office website and in actuality may differ somewhat from that given here.

(-)-(1S,2S)-2-tert-butylcyclohexyl acetate - strong woody camphor aroma with no characteristic fruity note

Odor Threshold = 160 mg/Liter

 Ref: Kotachi Shinji, Ono Satoru & Etsuno Jiyunji, Perfume Composition, Japanese Patent No. 2003055312, February 26, 2003

Caution: The aroma description was generated by computer translation at the Japanese Patent Office website and in actuality may differ somewhat from that given here.

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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