A chemical group in a molecule that produces or carries aromatic odor characteristics.
From aroma plus -phore (Greek -phoros meaning 'carrying' or 'bearing'). Alternative spelling of aromatophor with English -e ending.
The concept of an aromatophore explains why tiny changes in a molecule's structure can completely change how it smells—a shift of one atom can transform a pleasant scent into something foul!
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