/oss/taxonomy/term/4712/all en /oss/article/environment-did-you-know-general-science/scents-and-sensibilities <p>It is quite amazing how very small changes in an odourant’s chemical structure can radically change our perception of its scent. For example, octanol, a synthetic compound used in perfumes and flavourings smells sweet and fruity, while its very close relative, octatonic acid, smells rancid and pungent.</p> Fri, 07 Aug 2020 15:19:51 +0000 Caitlin Bard, OSS Intern 8357 at /oss