(+)-Geosmin

• CAT Number: C000990
• CAS Number: 104873-46-3
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₂₂O
• Molecular Weight: 182.3
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (4R,4aR,8aS)-Octahydro-4,8a-dimethyl-4a(2H)-naphthalenol; [4R-(4?,4a?,8a?)]-Octahydro-4,8a-dimethyl-4a(2H)-naphthalenol
• Solubility: Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
• Appearance: White to Off-White Solid
• Storage: 4°C, Hygroscopic
• IUPAC Name: (4R,4aR,8aS)-4,8a-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydronaphthalen-4a-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H22O/c1-10-6-5-8-11(2)7-3-4-9-12(10,11)13/h10,13H,3-9H2,1-2H3/t10-,11+,12-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: JLPUXFOGCDVKGO-GRYCIOLGSA-N
• SMILES: CC1CCCC2(C1(CCCC2)O)C

(+)-Geosmin（Cat No.:C000990）, is a natural organic compound responsible for the characteristic earthy smell of freshly plowed soil and beets. It is a colorless to pale yellow crystalline solid with a distinct odor. (+)-Geosmin is produced by certain types of bacteria and is also found in algae and fungi. It has applications in the food and fragrance industries, where it is used to add earthy and musty notes to various products.

Reference

Korth, W., et al.: J High Res Chromatog, 14, 704-7 (1991)