The delta-Octathionolactones

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

The Lavandulols

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(R)-Lavandulol - weak floral, herbal odor with slightly lemon-like, fresh citrus fruity nuance

Ref: Hiroyuki Sakauchi, Hiromasa Kiyota, Shin-ya Takigawa, Takayuki Oritani, Shigefumi Kuwahara, Enzymatic Resolution and Odor Description of Both Enantiomers of Lavandulol, a Fragrance of Lavender Oil, Chemistry & Biodiversity, Volume 2, Issue 9 , Pages 1183 - 1186, September 2005

(S)-Lavandulol - very weak odor

Ref: Hiroyuki Sakauchi, Hiromasa Kiyota, Shin-ya Takigawa, Takayuki Oritani, Shigefumi Kuwahara, Enzymatic Resolution and Odor Description of Both Enantiomers of Lavandulol, a Fragrance of Lavender Oil, Chemistry & Biodiversity, Volume 2, Issue 9 , Pages 1183 - 1186, September 2005

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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