Structure-odor relationships of linalool, linalyl acetate and their corresponding oxygenated derivatives

Linalool 1 is an odorant that is commonly perceived as having a pleasant odor, but is also known to elicit physiological effects such as inducing calmness and enhancing sleep. However, no comprehensive studies are at hand to show which structural features are responsible for these prominent effects....

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Main Authors: Shaimaa eElsharif, Ashutosh eBanerjee, Andrea eBuettner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Chemistry
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fchem.2015.00057/full