The delta-Octathionolactones

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

The 4-(6-methylheptan-2-yloxy)butanals

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4-((2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yloxy)butanal - Aldehydic, floral, citrus, muguet, lower intensity than the racemate

Racemate description - Aldehydic, green, floral, watery, very intensive and diffusive

= (2R)-4-(6-methylheptan-2-yloxy)butanal

= 4-{[(1R)-l,5-dimethylhexyl]oxy}butanal

 Ref: Dang, Hai-shan; Ellwood, Simon; Fortineau, Anne-dominique; Furniss, Christopher; FRAGRANCE COMPOSITIONS AND COMPOUNDS, WO/2008/092678, August 7, 2008

4-((2S)-6-methylheptan-2-yloxy)butanal - Aldehydic, floral, green, watery, more intensive and diffusive than the racemate

Racemate description - Aldehydic, green, floral, watery, very intensive and diffusive

= (2S)-4-(6-methylheptan-2-yloxy)butanal

= 4-{[(1S)-l,5-dimethylhexyl]oxy}butanal

Ref: Dang, Hai-shan; Ellwood, Simon; Fortineau, Anne-dominique; Furniss, Christopher; FRAGRANCE COMPOSITIONS AND COMPOUNDS, WO/2008/092678, August 7, 2008

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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