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. 1971 Jun 4;172(3987):1044-6.
doi: 10.1126/science.172.3987.1044.

Odor incongruity and chirality

L Friedman, J G Miller

Odor incongruity and chirality

L Friedman et al. Science. .

Abstract

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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