An aroma compound, also known as odorant, aroma, fragrance, flavor, is a chemical compound that has a smell or odor. A chemical compound has a smell or odor when two conditions are met: the compounds needs to be volatile, so it can be transported to the olfactory system in the upper part of the nose, and it needs to be in a sufficiently high concentration to be able to interact with one or more of the olfactory receptors. A chemical compound is a chemical substance formed from two or more elements, with a fixed ratio determining the composition. ... Odor receptors on the antennae of a Luna moth An odor (American English) or odour (Commonwealth English) is the object of perception of the sense of olfaction. ... Odor receptors on the antennae of a Luna moth An odor (American English) or odour (Commonwealth English) is the object of perception of the sense of olfaction. ... The olfactory system is the sensory system used for olfaction. ... Olfactory receptors are a type of G protein-coupled receptor in olfactory receptor neurons. ...

Aroma compounds can be found in food, spices, perfumes, fragrance oils, and essential oils. Odorants can also be added to a dangerous odorless substance, like natural gas, as a warning. External links Wikibooks Cookbook has more about this subject: Spice Food Bacteria-Spice Survey Shows Why Some Cultures Like It Hot Citat: ...Garlic, onion, allspice and oregano, for example, were found to be the best all-around bacteria killers (they kill everything). ... Perfume is a mixture of fragrant essential oils and aroma compounds, fixatives, and solvents used to give the human body, objects, and living spaces a lasting and pleasant smell. ... Fragrance oils, also known as aroma oils, aromatic oils, and flavor oils, are blended synthetic aroma compounds or natural essential oils that are diluted with a carrier like propylene glycol, vegetable oil, or mineral oil. ... An essential oil is a concentrated, hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aromatic compounds extracted from plants. ... Natural gas (commonly refered to as gas in many countries, but note that gas is also an American and Canadian shortening of gasoline) is a gaseous fossil fuel consisting primarily of methane. ...

• 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole (cork taint)
• Anethole (liquorice, anise seed, ouzo, fennel)
• Anisole (anise seed)
• Benzaldehyde (marzipan, almond)
• Benzyl alcohol (oxidises to benzaldehyde, almond)
• Cadaverine (rotting flesh)
• Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)
• Cinnamaldehyde (cinnamon)
• cis-3-hexen-1-ol (fresh cut grass)
• cis-3-hexenal (green tomatoes)
• Citral (Citronella oil, lemon oil)
• Ethyl butanoate (Fruity)
• Ethyl mercaptan (Durian, natural gas)
• Eugenol (clove oil)
• Furaneol (strawberry)
• Furfural (caramel)
• Indole (Jasmin flowery, feces)
• Linalool (coriander, rose wood)
• Menthol (peppermint)
• Methyl butanoate (apple, fruity)
• Methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen)
• Neral (see Citral, Lemongrasss)
• Nerolin (orange flowers)
• Pentyl butanoate (pear, apricot)
• Pentyl pentanoate (apple, pineapple)
• Putrescine (rotting flesh)
• Pyridine (very unpleasant)
• Skatole (bad breath, feces)
• Sotolon (maple syrup, curry, fenugreek)
• Strawberry aldehyde (strawberry)
• Substituted pyrazines:
  2-ethoxy-3-isopropylpyrazine, 2-methoxy-3-sec-butylpyrazine, 2-methoxy-3-methylpyrazine (toasted seeds of fenugreek, cumin, and coriander)
• Thujone (juniper, common sage, Nootka cypress, and wormwood)
• Thymol (Thyme herb-like)
• Trimethylamine (fish)
• Vanillin (vanilla)

(Redirected from 2,4,6-trichloroanisole) 2,4,6-trichloroanisole Cork taint is a broad term referring to a set of undesirable smells or tastes found in a bottle of wine, especially spoilage that can only be detected after bottling, aging and opening. ... 2,4,6-trichloroanisole Cork taint is a broad term referring to a set of undesirable smells or tastes found in a bottle of wine, especially spoilage that can only be detected after bottling, aging and opening. ... Anethole Anethole (or trans-anethole) is an aromatic compound that accounts for the distinctive licorice flavor of anise, fennel, and star anise. ... Species Glycyrrhiza acanthocarpa Glycyrrhiza aspera Glycyrrhiza astragalina Glycyrrhiza bucharica Glycyrrhiza echinata Glycyrrhiza eurycarpa Glycyrrhiza foetida Glycyrrhiza glabra Glycyrrhiza iconica Glycyrrhiza korshinskyi Glycyrrhiza lepidota Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora Glycyrrhiza triphylla Glycyrrhiza uralensis Glycyrrhiza yunnanensis Ref: ILDIS Version 6. ... Binomial name Pimpinella anisum L. Anise (stressed the first syllable, rhyming with Janice), or less common anís (stressed on the second syllable, as a niece) (Pimpinella anisum) is an herb in the family Apiaceae (formerly Umbelliferae) whose seed-like fruit (also called aniseed) is used in sweet baking as... A bottle of ouzo Ouzo (ούζο) is a Greek anise-flavored liqueur that is widely consumed in Greece. ... Binomial name Foeniculum vulgare Mill. ... Anisole, also known as methoxybenzene, is a clear, colorless liquid with a pleasant smell similar to that of anise seed. ... Binomial name Pimpinella anisum L. Anise (stressed the first syllable, rhyming with Janice), or less common anís (stressed on the second syllable, as a niece) (Pimpinella anisum) is an herb in the family Apiaceae (formerly Umbelliferae) whose seed-like fruit (also called aniseed) is used in sweet baking as... The chemical compound benzaldehyde (C6H5CHO) consists of a benzene ring with an aldehyde group attached to one carbon. ... This article is about the food marzipan; for the Homestar Runner character of this name, see: Marzipan (character). ... Binomial name Prunus dulcis (Mill. ... Benzyl alcohol, also known as phenylmethanol, is a clear, colorless liquid with a mild pleasant aromatic odor. ... Binomial name Prunus dulcis (Mill. ... Cadaverine is a foul-smelling molecule produced by protein hydrolysis during putrefaction of animal tissue. ... Camphor, also known as 1,7,7-trimethyl-bicyclo(2,2,1)heptan-2-one, d-camphor, d-(+)-camphor, (+)-2-bornanone, d-2-bornanone, 1,7,7-trimethylnorcamphor, 2-camphanone, 2-camphonone, bornan-2-one, or caladryl has the chemical formula C10H16O. Camphor is a white transparent waxy crystalline solid... Binomial name Cinnamomum camphora (L.) Sieb. ... Cinnamic aldehyde or cinnamaldehyde (more precisely trans-cinnamaldehyde, the only naturally-occurring form) is the chemical compound that gives cinnamon its spice. ... Binomial name Cinnamomum zeylanicumBlume Cassia (Indonesian cinnamon) is also commonly called (and sometimes sold as) cinnamon. ... cis-3-Hexen-1-ol, also known as (Z)-3-hexen-1-ol and leaf alcohol, is a colorless oily liquid with an intense grassy-green odor of freshly cut green grass and leaves. ... A grassy swamp. ... cis-3-Hexenal, also known as (Z)-3-hexenal and leaf aldehyde, is colorless liquid and an aroma compound with an intense grassy-green odor of freshly cut green grass and leaves. ... Binomial name Solanumlycopersicum Linnaeus ref. ... Citral or 3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-al or lemonal C10H16O is a chemical compound and part of the terpene family. ... Citronella oil is one of the important essential oils obtained from different species of Cymbopogon. ... Binomial name Citrus × limon (L.) Burm. ... Ethyl butanoate is an ester with the chemical formula CH3-CH2-CH2-COO-CH2-CH3, with one oxygen having a double bond. ... Fruit stall in Barcelona, Spain. ... Ethyl mercaptan (IUPAC name - ethanethiol) is a colorless liquid that has a strong odor, resembling that of rotten eggs. ... Chemical Structure of Eugenol Eugenol (C10H12O2), is an allyl chain-substituted guaiacol, i. ... Binomial name Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merrill & Perry Cloves are the aromatic dried flower buds of a tree (Syzygium aromaticum, sometimes included in the genus Eugenia) in the family Myrtaceae. ... Species See text This is an overview of all species of the strawberry plant; for the cultivars used in most commercial cultivation, see Garden Strawberry. ... The chemical compound furfural is an industrial chemical derived from a variety of agricultural byproducts, including corncobs, oat and wheat bran, and sawdust. ... A piece of caramel confectionery. ... Indole is an aromatic heterocyclic organic compound. ... Rabbit feces are usually 0. ... Linalool is a common aroma chemical found in many commercial applications. ... Binomial name Coriandrum sativum L. Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is an annual herb commonly used in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Indian, Latin American, Chinese, African and Southeast Asian cuisine. ... Menthol is a covalent organic compound made synthetically or obtained from peppermint or other mint oils. ... Peppermint (larger leaves) and Corsican mint plants Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) is a sterile hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint, with a high menthol content, often used in tea and confectionery. ... Methyl butanoate is an ester with a fruity fragrance resembling apples or pineapples. ... Binomial name Malus domestica Borkh. ... Fruit stall in Barcelona, Spain. ... Chemical structure of methyl salicylate Methyl salicylate (chemical formula C6H4(HO)COOCH3; also known as salicylic acid methyl ester, oil of wintergreen, betula oil, methyl ester) is a natural product of many species of plants. ... Wintergreen was originally a term referring to a plant that continues photosynthesis (i. ... Citral or 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-al or Lemonal C10H16O is a chemical compound and part of the terpene family. ... Pentyl butanoate is an ester that is formed when pentanol is reacted with butyric acid, usually in the presence of sulfuric acid as a catalyst. ... Species About 30 species, including: Pyrus amygdaliformis Pyrus austriaca Pyrus balansae Pyrus betulifolia Pyrus bourgaeana Pyrus bretschneideri Pyrus calleryana Pyrus caucasica Pyrus communis Pyrus cordata Pyrus cossonii Pyrus elaeagrifolia Pyrus fauriei Pyrus kawakamii Pyrus korshinskyi Pyrus lindleyi Pyrus nivalis Pyrus pashia Pyrus persica Pyrus phaeocarpa Pyrus pyraster Pyrus pyrifolia Pyrus... Binomial name Prunus armeniaca Blanco The Apricot (formerly apricock and abrecox, through the French abricot, from the Spanish albaricoque, which was an adaptation of the Arabic al-burquk, itself a rendering of the late Gr. ... Pentyl pentanoate is an ester used in dilute quantities to replicate the scent or flavour of apple, and sometimes pineapple. ... Binomial name Malus domestica Borkh. ... Binomial name Ananas comosus (L.) Merr. ... Putrescine (sometimes spelled putrescin or putrescene) is an organic chemical compound NH2(CH2)4NH2 (1,4-diaminobutane or butanediamine) formed by and having the smell of rotting flesh. ... Pyridine is a clear liquid with an odor that is sour, putrid, and fish-like. ... Skatole or 3-methyl indole is a mildly toxic white crystalline organic compound with chemical formula C9H9N and CAS number 83-34-1. ... Sotolon, also known as sotolone and fenugreek lactone, is an extremely powerful aroma compound with the typical smell of fenugreek and maple syrup. ... A sugarshack where sap is boiled down to maple syrup. ... It has been suggested that Japanese Curry be merged into this article or section. ... Binomial name Trigonella foenum-graecum L. Fenugreek, also called methi, is a crop plant grown as a potherb and for the spice made from its seeds. ... Species See text This is an overview of all species of the strawberry plant; for the cultivars used in most commercial cultivation, see Garden Strawberry. ... Substitution in the context of organic chemistry has the general meaning of replacing an atom, a functional group, or a substituent in a molecule. ... Pyrazine is a heterocyclic aromatic organic compound. ... Binomial name Trigonella foenum-graecum L. Fenugreek, also called methi, is a crop plant grown as a potherb and for the spice made from its seeds. ... Binomial name Cuminum cyminum L. Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) is a plant and a spice with a distinctive aroma, popular in Mexican, North African, Middle Eastern, western Chinese and Indian cuisine. ... Binomial name Coriandrum sativum L. Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is an annual herb commonly used in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Indian, Latin American, Chinese, African and Southeast Asian cuisine. ... Thujone (C10H16O) is a chemical compound. ... Species 50-55 species; see text. ... Binomial name Salvia officinalis L. Common sage (Salvia officinalis) is a small evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers. ... Binomial name Callitropsis nootkatensis (D. Don) Örsted Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis nootkatensis), formerly Cupressus nootkatensis, Xanthocyparis nootkatensis or Chamaecyparis nootkatensis, is a cypress (Cupressaceae) with a chequered taxonomic and nomenclatural history. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Thymol is a phenol derivative of cymene, C10H13OH, isomeric with carvacrol, found in oil of thyme, and extracted as a white crystalline substance of a pleasant aromatic odor and strong antiseptic properties. ... Trimethylamine, also known as NMe3, N(CH3)3, and TMA, is a colorless, hygroscopic, and flammable simple amine with a typical fishy odor in low concentrations and an ammonia-like odor in higher concentrations. ... Groups Conodonta Hyperoartia Petromyzontidae (lampreys) Pteraspidomorphi (early jawless fish) Thelodonti Anaspida Cephalaspidomorphi (early jawless fish) Galeaspida Pituriaspida Osteostraci Gnathostomata (jawed vertebrates) Placodermi Chondrichthyes (cartilaginous fish) Acanthodii Osteichthyes (bony fish) Actinopterygii (ray-finned fish) Sarcopterygii (lobe-finned fish) Actinistia (coelacanths) Dipnoi (lungfish) A fish is a poikilothermic (cold-blooded) water-dwelling... For other uses, see vanilla (disambiguation). ... Vanilla is a flavoring, in its pure form known as vanillin, derived from orchids in the genus Vanilla. ...

See also

• Olfaction
• Olfactory system
• Olfactory receptor
• Pheromone
• Odor detection threshold

Olfaction, the sense of odor (smell), is the detection of chemicals dissolved in air (or, by animals that breathe water, in water). ... The olfactory system is the sensory system used for olfaction. ... Olfactory receptors are a type of G protein-coupled receptor in olfactory receptor neurons. ... Fanning honeybee exposes Nasonov gland (white-at tip of abdomen) releasing pheromone to entice swarm into an empty hive A pheromone is any chemical produced by a living organism that transmits a message to other members of the same species. ...

External links

• Leffingwell, commercial odorant information resource.
• The Good Scents Company, commercial odorant information resource.