Table 2 Molecules with their Perceptual classes and the dominant vibrational modes (in cm−1) identified by peak-decomposition of EVA pseudo-spectrum. A, B: Low-frequency torsional modes. C, D: Ring torsion and C–H rocking. E, F: Ring deformation, C–H wagging, and C–C stretch. G: C=C stretch. H: C=O stretch. I: S–H stretch. J: C–H stretch.
Molecule | Odor Perception | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benzene | Aromatic (Strong) | 399 | 637 | 1084 | 1485 | 3189 | |||||
Anthracene | Aromatic (Weak) | 615 | 826 | 1147 | 1446 | 3206 | |||||
Thiofuran | Aromatic (Weak) | 538 | 758 | 1043 | 1424 | 3258 | |||||
Furan | Roasted Coffee | 633 | 816 | 1011 | 1498 | 3311 | |||||
Furan methanethiol | Roasted Coffee | 157 | 684 | 1025 | 1526 | 2650 | 3251 | ||||
Naphthalene | Moth-ball | 151 | 441 | 842 | 1150 | 1515 | 3213 | ||||
Tetralin | Moth-ball | 118 | 468 | 827 | 1147 | 1471 | 3080 | ||||
Fluorene | Moth-ball | 137 | 463 | 871 | 1126 | 1456 | 3193 | ||||
Heptanal | Fruity | 79 | 883 | 1287 | 1817 | 3046 | |||||
N-amyl Butyrate | Fruity | 118 | 846 | 1157 | 1386 | 1780 | 3066 | ||||
ϒ-Octalactone | Fruity | 112 | 820 | 1263 | 1816 | 3066 | |||||
Civetone | Musk | 240 | 1044 | 1377 | 3009 | ||||||
Moxalone | Musk | 292 | 993 | 1370 | 3029 | ||||||
Galaxoltide | Musk | 318 | 989 | 1373 | 3035 | ||||||
Helvelotide | Musk | 280 | 999 | 1359 | 3029 | ||||||
Benzyl Mercaptan | Garlicky (artificial) | 260 | 881 | 1091 | 1454 | 2585 | 3193 | ||||
Allyl thiol | Garlicky (artificial) | 272 | 927 | 1313 | 1696 | 2602 | 3086 | ||||
Dimethyl sulfide | Garlicky (artificial) | 226 | 885 | 1371 | 3051 | ||||||
Diallyl disulfide | Garlicky (natural) | 110 | 439 | 922 | 1254 | 1724 | 3070 | ||||
Allicin | Garlicky (natural) | 120 | 382 | 958 | 1313 | 1692 | 3109 |
