Thread: Chemistry defeats the "Godzilla of odors"

Chemicals known as isonitriles are said to have a stench so vile, its victims claim to suffer mental scars for a while.
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/060925_odors.htm

tortureous

Yeah, the only known use so far is the flavouring in marmite. If you guys in the US have not come across it yet, keep it that way.

I've tried it at my Aussie friend's house. I guess from Canada it's not very far from going across to the U.S. I'm sorry to dash your hopes, billco.