Odor Incongruity and Chirality

The enantiomers R-(-)- and S-(+)-carvone are the organoleptic constituents in oil of spearmint and caraway, respectively. Their odor distinctiveness has been unambiguously demonstrated by chemical interconversion, independent synthesis, and resolution. Odor differences between other chiral isomers w...

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Published inScience (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Vol. 172; no. 3987; pp. 1044 - 1046
Main Authors Friedman, Lester, Miller, John G.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States American Association for the Advancement of Science 04.06.1971
Subjects
Anosmia
Caraway
Chirality
Enantiomers
Ethanol
Impurities
Isomerism
Odorants
Odors
Oils, Volatile
Olfactory perception
Rotation
Sensation
Stereoisomerism
Terpenes
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Summary:The enantiomers R-(-)- and S-(+)-carvone are the organoleptic constituents in oil of spearmint and caraway, respectively. Their odor distinctiveness has been unambiguously demonstrated by chemical interconversion, independent synthesis, and resolution. Odor differences between other chiral isomers were also firmly established.
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ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.172.3987.1044