The smell after rain
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From MoleculeFinder's curated everyday world "The smell after rain". Explore the The smell after rain world.
Molecules in this world 4
- GeosminC12H22O
In this everyday world from source
The earthy smell of fresh soil and the first drops of rain; people can pick it out at astonishingly tiny amounts.
As a pure substance, its GHS hazard label: signal word Warning; Irritant from source
- Dimethyl sulfideC2H6S
In this everyday world from source
A savory, sea-air, cooked-vegetable note that carries in the scent of the coast and of rain.
As a pure substance: LD50 3,300 mg/kg (rat, oral) from source
- MethanethiolCH4S
In this everyday world from source
One of the smelliest molecules there is, behind the sulfur edge in breath, ripe cheese, and damp air.
As a pure substance: LD50 61 mg/kg (mouse, oral) from source
- 2-NonenalC9H16O
In this everyday world from source
A cucumber-and-paper smell familiar from stale beer and the scent of old books.
As a pure substance, its GHS hazard label: signal word Warning; Irritant from source
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