Apr 17, 2020 · Scientists have known about the chemical compound behind the evocative scent of newly moistened soil, called geosmin, since the 1960s, but only now have researchers arrived …

Oct 19, 2021 · Geosmin is the pleasant smell of soil and dirt — that earthy scent you notice after rain. It is one of the chemicals that makes the smell of petrichor. Out of the petrichor …

Jun 7, 2023 · Geosmin is the primary compound responsible for the smell of rain. The word stems from the Greek words geo (earth) and osme (smell). Geosmin is a bicyclic alcohol produced by …

Jul 28, 2018 · We can smell geosmin, a chemical released by dead microbes at a level of 5 parts per trillion. That's right, trillion. Though human noses get dismissed as amateurs as compared …

Mar 17, 2025 · Explore the science behind geosmin, the compound responsible for Earth's distinct earthy scent, and its role in nature, perception, and flavor. The distinct earthy scent that lingers …

(-)-geosmin is the (-)-stereoisomer of geosmin, having 4S,4aS,8aR configuration. It is an enantiomer of a (+)-geosmin. Geosmin has been reported in Basella alba, Zea mays, and …

Jan 18, 2025 · Geosmin is a terpene produced by bacteria (mainly Streptomyces) and fungi found in soils and bodies of fresh water. Geosmin and other terpenes, such as 2-methyl-isoborneol …

Jul 20, 2024 · Geosmin, a bicyclic alcohol, is characterized by its unique molecular structure that contributes to its distinctive odor. The compound’s chemical formula is C12H22O, and it …

Jan 19, 2024 · Earthy in scent, geosmin is a naturally occurring bicyclic terpene. It is the “primary volatile component of beet essence, also… the strong earthy odor contaminant of fish, beans, …

Aug 4, 2024 · The familiar scent that fills the air after rain falls on dry soil is created by geosmin, a microbial compound with a distinctive earthy to musty odor. This intriguing and seemingly …