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

The Limonenes

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(R)-( +)-limonene - fresh citrus, orange-like

Odor Threshold = 200 ppb

Ref: L. Friedman & J.G. Miller, Odor incongruity and chirality, Science, 172, 1044-6 (1971); G. Ohloff, Scent and Fragrances, Springer-Verlag (1994), p. 43; Mans H. Boelens, Harrie Boelens & Leo J. van Gemert, Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 18, No. 6, 1-15, 1993

 

(S)-(-)-limonene - harsh, turpentine-like, lemon note

Odor Threshold = 500 ppb

Ref: L. Friedman & J.G. Miller, Odor incongruity and chirality, Science, 172, 1044-6 (1971); G. Ohloff, Scent and Fragrances, Springer-Verlag (1994), p. 43; Mans H. Boelens, Harrie Boelens & Leo J. van Gemert, Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 18, No. 6, 1-15, 1993

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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