(R)-(-)-delta-Jasmolactone - Exhibits a floral coconut note which is fresher and more rising than in the S-(+)-enantiomer; the fruity note is more marked than that of the racemate. Base' note is coconut without the fatty aspect. = (6R)-6-[(3E)-pent-3-enyl]tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one Ref: Bourdineaud, Jean-Paul; Ehret, Charles; Petrzilka, Martin; Optically active lactones, World Patent WO/94107887, April 19, 1994

(S)-(+)-delta-Jasmolactone - Exhibits a heavy woody coconut note with the spicy celery-jasmone aspect of the racemate; the base note is creamy tuberose like. = (6S)-6-[(3E)-pent-3-enyl]tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one Ref: Bourdineaud, Jean-Paul; Ehret, Charles; Petrzilka, Martin; Optically active lactones, World Patent WO/94107887, April 19, 1994

Ionones, Irones, Damascones & Structurally Related Odorants

Acyclics (Alcohols, Esters, Acids, Aldehydes)

Lactones

Sesquiterpenoid Related Odorants