Geosmin (/dʒiˈɒzmɪn/ jee-OZ-min) is an irregular sesquiterpenoid, produced from the universal sesquiterpene precursor farnesyl pyrophosphate (also known...

During rain, the oil is released into the air along with another compound, geosmin, a metabolic by-product of certain actinobacteria, such as Streptomyces...

Geosmin synthase or germacradienol-geosmin synthase designates a class of bifunctional enzymes (EC 4.1.99.16) that catalyze the conversion of farnesyl...

affected by but not attributed to geosmins are often thought to have earthy properties due to terroir. The geosmin fault occurs worldwide and has been...

1 ppt) Sotolon (OTV = 1 ppt) (Z)-8-tetradecenal (OTV = 9 ppt in water) Geosmin (OTV = 10 ppt) strawberry furanone (OTV = 40 ppt) Trimethylamine (OTV =...

monoterpene precursor geranyl pyrophosphate. MIB and the irregular sesquiterpene geosmin together account for the majority of biologically-caused taste and odor...

a tropolone derivative. Limonin, a common limonoid, is a triterpenoid. Geosmin is a sesquiterpenoid. Terpenoids, at least those containing an alcohol...

beetroot cultivars comes from the presence of geosmin. Researchers have not yet answered whether beets produce geosmin themselves or whether it is produced by...

different functional groups, hence the large variety of sesquiterpenoids. Geosmin, the volatile compound that gives an earthy taste and musty odor in drinking...

distinct "earthy" odor that results from production of a volatile metabolite, geosmin. Different strains of the same species may colonize very diverse environments...

water supply and many food products. Water bodies are often affected by geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol, affecting the flavour of water for drinking and...

agent. Squalene, a triterpene and universal precursor to natural steroids. Geosmin is a sesquiterpenoid. Terpenes may be classified by the number of isoprene...

used as a biosignature in astrobiology Swern oxidation Gaia hypothesis Geosmin, the substance responsible for the odour of earth Petrichor, the earthy...

refer to the drying impression felt on the palate caused by high levels of geosmin that occur naturally in grapes. Effervescent: sparkling/Carbonated sensation...

reductionist manner to particular biochemical compounds such as petrichor or geosmin. Soil particles can be classified by their chemical composition (mineralogy)...

channel catfish). These 'muddy' or 'musty' flavors are normally caused by geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol, organic products of ubiquitous cyanobacteria that...

mass: 182.307 g/mol, exact mass: 182.1671 u) may refer to: Cyclododecanone Geosmin This set index page lists chemical structure articles associated with the...

compounds that can cause different varieties of cork taint include guaiacol, geosmin, 2-methylisoborneol (MIB), octen-3-ol and also octen-3-one, each with its...

Minehead. It typically provides good quality water, although high levels of geosmin were recorded in 2008. To manage the effects of this on tap water systems...

of a germacradienol synthase from Streptomyces coelicolor implicated in geosmin biosynthesis". Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United...

by situational category: Alkalinity Color of water pH Taste and odor (geosmin, 2-Methylisoborneol (MIB), etc.) Dissolved metals and salts (sodium, chloride...

soil in France. Streptomyces tendae produces carbomycin, streptofactin, geosmin, cervimycin A-D and nikkomycins. Also said to be the source of Tendamistat...

3-octanol, 2-octen-1-ol, 1-octene, 2-pentanone, 2-nonanone, borneol, geosmin, 1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-2-butanol, and thujopsene. The...

protect drinking water". GateHouse Media, Inc. Retrieved 8 April 2017. "GEOSMIN OCCURRENCE IN LAKE WILLIAM C. BOWEN". U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved...

known of these odor-causing chemicals are MIB (2-methylisoborneol) and geosmin. They give a musty or earthy odor that can be quite strong. Eventual death...

"earthy" odor which results from production of a volatile metabolite, geosmin. Like other streptomycetes, S. griseus has a high GC content in its genome...

μm. Oscillatoria brevis is identified as an cyanobacteria that produces Geosmin, a compound with a heavy earthy smell, which correlates with chlorophyll...

merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 2018-04-23. "The Belts of North Carolina". Geosmin.... 2009-11-04. Retrieved 2018-04-23. Catawba River Basin Plan: Chain of...

cyclododecanone 830-13-7 C12H22O dicyclohexyl ether 4645-15-2 C12H22O geosmin 19700-21-1 C12H22O2 γ dodecalactone 2305-05-7 C12H22O2 allyl nonanoate...

from certain type of bacteria, particularly Actinomycetes which produce geosmin, and saltiness from brackish or sea water. Common metallic contaminants...