(R)-(-)-dihydrocitronellyl nitrile & (S)-(+)-dihydrocitronellyl nitrile

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

Dihydrocitronellyl nitriles

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(3R)-(-)-dihydrocitronellyl nitrile - floral and slightly citrus odor with natty and fatty topnote

Odor Threshold = 75 ppb

Ref: T. Yamamoto, H. Matsuda, T. Ohmoto, A. Shimada & T. Sato, Proc. 12th Int. Congress of Flavours, Fragrances & Essential oils, Vienna, Austria, Oct. 4-8, 1992, pp.442-455

(3S)-(+)-dihydrocitronellyl nitrile - citrus floral with fatty and herbal topnote

Odor Threshold = 50 ppb

Ref: T. Yamamoto, H. Matsuda, T. Ohmoto, A. Shimada & T. Sato, Proc. 12th Int. Congress of Flavours, Fragrances & Essential oils, Vienna, Austria, Oct. 4-8, 1992, pp.442-455

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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