Flavour Fragrance Cosmetics, Volume. , Issue 3, 147(2025)

Interaction of Different Aroma Substances Based on σ-τ Diagram Method and Molecular Docking Technique

GAO Yang1, SHEN Bingjian2, TAN Boxin2, HAN Huishan2, NIU Yunwei2, and HE Zengyang3、*
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  • 1Technology Center, Shanghai Tobacco Group Co., Ltd., Shanghai 201315, China
  • 2School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China
  • 3Technology Center, China Tobacco Anhui Industy Co., Ltd., Hefei 230088, Anhui, China
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    Nine odorant compounds were selected and categorized into five major classes based on their olfactory characteristics: sweet, sour, fruity, floral, and green. The σ-τ graph method was employed to systematically analyze the interactions among odorants of different olfactory classes, exploring masking, synergistic, and additive effects. Results were found that there was a significant additive effect between odorants of the sweet and floral notes, while a pronounced masking effect was observed between those of the fruity and green notes. Molecular docking techniques revealed the interactions between odorants and specific amino acid residues on the OR1D2 receptor through hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions, effectively activating the olfactory receptors and enabling odor perception. The findings elucidate the synergistic mechanisms of volatile aromatic substances, establishing a theoretical foundation for refining fragrance blends and advancing sensory performance in flavor systems.

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    GAO Yang, SHEN Bingjian, TAN Boxin, HAN Huishan, NIU Yunwei, HE Zengyang. Interaction of Different Aroma Substances Based on σ-τ Diagram Method and Molecular Docking Technique[J]. Flavour Fragrance Cosmetics, 2025, (3): 147

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    Received: Oct. 13, 2024

    Accepted: Aug. 26, 2025

    Published Online: Aug. 26, 2025

    The Author Email: HE Zengyang (591392397@qq.com)

    DOI:10.20099/j.issn.1000-4475.2024.0301

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