title: Chemistry of odor stimuli.
abstract: The present state of the molecular basis of olfaction is shown. With the aid of various examples the regioselectivity of odor sensation is proven. The main part of the experimentation concerns the stereocontrolled process of odor release.
mesh_terms: D000475:Alkenes; D000818:Animals; D002164:Camphor; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002621:Chemistry; D002628:Chemoreceptor Cells / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007536:Isomerism; D008968:Molecular Conformation; D009812:Odorants; D010675:Pheromones / Q000502:physiology; D012903:Smell / Q000502:physiology*; D013268:Stimulation, Chemical; D013329:Structure-Activity Relationship; D013542:Sweat; D014556:Urine
chemical_list: D000475:Alkenes; D010675:Pheromones; D002164:Camphor