(3RS)-citronellyl (2R)-lactate - a flowery character of lily of the valley type, warm and rich and more natural than rosy alcohols (Rosilial PlusTM); this enantiomer (2-diastereomers) was introduced into commerce by Rhodia in early 2003 and is described in their literature as "Rosy floral note with a citrus facet. It brings a natural effect." = (3RS)-7-dimethyloct-6-enyl (2R)-2-hydroxypropanoate Rhodia's patent indicates that the configuration at the C3 position of the citronellol portion of this molecule is racemic - accordingly we have depicted it as racemic in the 2D-representation and as (R) in the 3D representation (above) Ref: Storet; Isabelle, Citronellyl and/or dihydrocitronellyl lactates, their preparation and their use, United States Patent 6,458,987, October 1, 2002 Rosilial PlusTM is a trademark of Rhodia

(3RS)-citronellyl (2S)-lactate - a flowery honeysuckle character closer to citronellol, which gives it a less natural effect than the (3RS)-citronellyl (2R)-lactate. = (3RS)-7-dimethyloct-6-enyl (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate Rhodia's patent indicates that the configuration at the C3 position of the citronellol portion of this molecule is racemic - accordingly we have depicted it as racemic in the 2D-representation and as (S) in the 3D representation (above) Ref: Storet; Isabelle, Citronellyl and/or dihydrocitronellyl lactates, their preparation and their use, United States Patent 6,458,987, October 1, 2002 Rosilial PlusTM is a trademark of Rhodia

Ionones, Irones, Damascones & Structurally Related Odorants

Acyclics (Alcohols, Esters, Acids, Aldehydes)

Lactones

Sesquiterpenoid Related Odorants