The 1-Hepten-3-ols

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

The Methyl 1,4-dimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-carboxylates

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(+)-methyl (1R)-1,4-dimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-carboxylate - very fresh, fruity-mint-anisic with a light pear note

Odor threshold = 5.85 ppb

Ref: Thomas, A. F., Bassols, F., Kastner, D., 1,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylate de méthyle optiqement actif et l'utilisation a titre d'ingrédient parfumant, Swiss Patent No. 680,853, November 30, 1992

(-)-methyl (1S)-1,4-dimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-carboxylate - herbaceous, humus, woody and slight spicy in the direction of resinous-fenugreek, also a little chemical and moldy

Odor threshold = 20.1 ppb

Ref: Thomas, A. F., Bassols, F., Kastner, D., 1,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylate de méthyle optiqement actif et l'utilisation a titre d'ingrédient parfumant, Swiss Patent No. 680,853, November 30, 1992

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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