(+)- and (-)-Carvone [see Problem 5.37 for the structure of (+)-carvone] are enantiomers that have very different...

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(+)- and (-)-Carvone [see Problem 5.37 for the structure of (+)-carvone] are enantiomers that have very different odors and are responsible for the odors of caraway seeds and spearmint, respectively. Suggest a possible explanation.
Problem 5.37
Determine the configuration, R or S, of (+)-carvone, the compound responsible for the odor of caraway seeds.
(+)- and (-)-Carvone [see Problem 5.37 for the structure of
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Organic Chemistry A Short Course

ISBN: 978-1111425562

13th edition

Authors: Harold Hart, Christopher M. Hadad, Leslie E. Craine, David J. Hart

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