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7535407 
Journal Article 
(+)-3-Carene: Valuable Starting Material for Synthesis of Low-molecular Compounds with Olfactory Properties 
Strub, D; Balcerzak, L; Lochynski, S; , 
2014 
Yes 
Current Organic Chemistry
ISSN: 1385-2728
EISSN: 1875-5348 
Bentham Science Publishers B.V. 
18 
4 
446-458 
English 
WOS:000333808800002 
In this article we present (+)-3-carene as a valuable source for the synthesis of compounds with various odoriferous properties. Described compounds consist of carane, bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane, and gem-dimethylcyclohexane system in their structure. Olfactory comparative analysis with regard to the structure has been discussed. Fragrance of molecules varies from different fruit notes to floral and woody. Future prospects regarding application of biocatalysts towards synthesis of compounds with olfactory properties are briefly discussed and the synthesis details are also presented to show the simplicity of the preparation of some valuable fragrant molecules. The major part of our study has been previously described only in patents that in our opinion makes this paper a valuable data source of olfactory characteristics of low-molecular compounds derived from (+)-3-carene. © 2014 Bentham Science Publishers. 
(+)-3-carene; fragrance; olfactory evaluation; carane system; bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane; gem-dimethylcyclohexane