The 3-Mercaptohexanals

The delta-Octathionolactones

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

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(3R)-3-mercaptohexanal - sulfurous, rubberlike

Ref: Wakabayashi, H.; Wakabayashi, M.; Eisenreich, W.; Engel, K.-H.; Stereoselectivity of the Generation of 3-Mercaptohexanal and 3-Mercaptohexanol by Lipase-Catalyzed Hydrolysis of 3-Acetylthioesters, J. Agric. Food Chem. 2003, 51, 4349-4355.

(3S)-3-mercaptohexanal - green, citrus peel, fruity

Ref: Wakabayashi, H.; Wakabayashi, M.; Eisenreich, W.; Engel, K.-H.; Stereoselectivity of the Generation of 3-Mercaptohexanal and 3-Mercaptohexanol by Lipase-Catalyzed Hydrolysis of 3-Acetylthioesters, J. Agric. Food Chem. 2003, 51, 4349-4355.

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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