The 4-[2,2,3-trimethylcyclopent-3-en-1-yl]cyclohexylideneethanols

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

The {trans-4-[2,2,3-trimethylcyclopent-3-en-1-yl]cyclohexyl}methanols

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(-)-{trans-4-[(1R)-2,2,3-trimethylcyclopent-3-en-1-yl]cyclohexyl}methanol - Woody, cedar

= (-)-((1R)-4-((R)-2,2,3-trimethylcyclopent-3-enyl)cyclohexyl)methanol

Ref: Christian Chapuis, In the Quest for a Virtual Pseudo Receptor for Sandalwood-Like Odorants, Part I, Chemistry & Biodiversity, Volume 1, Issue 7, Date: July 2004, Pages: 980-1021

(+)-{trans-4-[(1S)-2,2,3-trimethylcyclopent-3-en-1-yl]cyclohexyl}methanol - Woody

= (+)-((1S)-4-((S)-2,2,3-trimethylcyclopent-3-enyl)cyclohexyl)methanol

Ref: Christian Chapuis, In the Quest for a Virtual Pseudo Receptor for Sandalwood-Like Odorants, Part I, Chemistry & Biodiversity, Volume 1, Issue 7, Date: July 2004, Pages: 980-1021

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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