Abstract: Described is a novel genus of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein Z represents hydrogen, MgX and the moiety having the structure: ##STR2## and X represents chlor, bromo, or iodo; as well as 5-isopropyl-8-methyl-5,8-nonadien-2-one; uses of same as intermediates in a process for producing isosolanone and solanone; and organoleptic uses of 5-isopropyl-8-methyl-5,8-nonadien-2-one and 2,6-dimethyl-5-methylene-1-hepten-4-ol.

Abstract: Described is a novel genus of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein Z represents hydrogen, MgX and the moiety having the structure: ##STR2## and X represents chloro, bromo or iodo; as well as the novel compounds defined according to the structures: ##STR3## and mixtures of same shown according to the structure: ##STR4## wherein the wavy lines indicate both cis and trans juxtaposition of the hydrogen and methallyl moieties about the carbon-carbon double bond; uses of same as intermediates in a process for producing isosolanone which is a mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR5## or shown by the single structure: ##STR6## and solanone which is a mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR7## or shown by the structure: ##STR8## wherein the wavy lines are indicative of a cis or trans juxtaposition of the hydrogen or 2-propenyl moieties about the double bond; and organoleptic uses of the compounds having the structures: ##STR9##

Abstract: A process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of alliaceous flavors, particularly garlic flavors, by augmenting or enhancing the garlic and green aroma and taste nuances of alliaceous-flavored foodstuffs comprising the step of adding to a alliaceous-flavored foodstuff an aroma or taste augmenting quantity of a mixture of cis and trans isomers of a compound having the structure: ##STR1## wherein the wavy lines indicate both cis and trans juxtaposition of the hydrogen and methallyl moieties about the carbon-carbon double bond.

Abstract: A process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of a smoking tobacco or smoking tobacco article comprising the step of adding to a smoking tobacco or smoking tobacco article component, an aroma or taste augmenting or enhancing quantity of a mixture of cis and trans isomers of a compound having the structure: ##STR1## wherein the wavy lines represent cis or trans juxtaposition of the hydrogen and 2-methyl-1-propenyl moieties around the carbon-carbon double bond.

Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for the use in cationic, anionic and nonionic detergents and soaps of 1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-norbornyl)-2-propanone (hereinafter referred to as the "norbornylpropanone derivatives") having the structure: ##STR1## (which structure is intended to cover both the "endo" and the "exo" isomers thereof). Addition of the said "norbornylpropanone derivative" to soaps and cationic, anionic and nonionic detergents is indicated to produce sweet, berry, woody, piney, mint aroma notes with a damascenone-like character and buttery and minty nuances.

Abstract: Described are hexahydrotetramethyl acetonaphthones and mixtures of such substituted acetonaphthones having the generic formula: ##STR1## wherein one of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond and each of the other of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon single bond, and, specifically, the novel isomer having the structure: ##STR2## and processes for the preparation of such mixtures and said novel isomer, as well as a known single component of said mixtures and compounds useful as vetiver ingredients in perfumes and perfumed articles.

Abstract: Described are intermediate mixtures of cyclic oxazo derivatives having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein one of the dashed lines is a carbon carbon double bond and the other two dashed lines are carbon carbon single bonds and n is 0 or 1; R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.6 are each the same or different and each represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkyl; and R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are each the same or different and each represents hydrogen or methyl; as well as the precursor oxazo derivative having the structure: ##STR2## Such oxazo derivatives have as their primary use intermediates in reactions whereby mixtures of dihydro alpha ionone, dihydro beta ionone and dihydro gamma ionone or homologues thereof are produced.

Abstract: A process is provided comprising forming 3-chloromesityl oxide from mesityl oxide and chlorine and then reacting the 3-chloromesityl oxide with myrcene via a Diels-Alder reaction thereby producing a chlorine containing Diels-Alder adduct and then either:(i) dehydrochlorinating the chlorine containing Diels-Alder adduct to form an acetyl conjugated cyclohexadiene and cyclizing the acetyl conjugated cyclohexadiene to produce a mixture of isomers having the generic formula: ##STR1## wherein one of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond and each of the other of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon single bond; or(ii) cyclizing the chlorine containing Diels-Alder adduct to form an acetyl-chloro octahydronaphthalene and dehydrochlorinating the acetyl-chloro octahydronaphthalene to form a composition substantially composed of a compound having the structure: ##STR2## The products produced are useful as vetiver ingredients in perfumes and perfumed articles.

Abstract: Described are hexahydrotetramethyl acetonaphthones and mixtures of such substituted acetonaphthones having the generic formula: ##STR1## wherein one of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond and each of the other of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon single bond, and, specifically, the novel isomer having the structure: ##STR2## and processes for the preparation of such mixtures and said novel isomer, as well as a known single component of said mixtures and compounds.The products produced are useful as vetiver ingredients in perfumes and perfumed articles.

Abstract: Described are hexahydrotetramethyl acetonaphthones and mixtures of such substituted acetonaphthones having the generic formula: ##STR1## wherein one of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond and each of the other of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon single bond, and, specifically, the novel isomer having the structure: ##STR2## and processes for the preparation of such mixtures and said novel isomer, as well as a known single component of said mixtures and compounds, by means of first forming 3-chloromesityl oxide from mesityl oxide and chlorine and then reacting the 3-chloromesityl oxide with myrcene via a Diels-Alder reaction thereby producing a chlorine containing Diels-Alder adduct and then either:(i) dehydrochlorinating the chlorine containing Diels-Alder adduct to form an acetyl conjugated cyclohexadiene and cyclizing the acetyl conjugated cyclohexadiene to produce a mixture of isomers having the generic formula: ##STR3## wherein one of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond and each

Abstract: Described are hexahydrotetramethyl acetonaphthones and mixtures of such substituted acetonaphthones having the generic formula: ##STR1## wherein one of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond and each of the other of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon single bond.The products produced are useful as vetiver ingredients in perfumes and perfumed articles.

Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for the use in foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste and medicinal product flavor and aroma and perfume aroma augmenting, enhancing, modifying and imparting compositions and as foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste, medicinal product, perfume and perfumed article aroma imparting materials of 1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-norbornyl)-2-propanone (hereinafter referred to as the "norbornylpropanone derivative") having the structure: ##STR1## (which structure is intended to cover both the "endo" and the "exo" isomers thereof).

Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for the use in foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste and medicinal product flavor and aroma and perfume aroma augmenting, enhancing, modifying and imparting compositions and as foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste, medicinal product, perfume and perfumed article aroma imparting materials of 1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-norbornyl)-2-propanone (hereinafter referred to as the "norbornylpropanone derivative") having the structure: ##STR1## (which structure is intended to cover both the "endo" and the "exo" isomers thereof).

Abstract: Described are hexahydrotetramethyl acetonaphthones and mixtures of such substituted acetonaphthones having the generic formula: ##STR1## wherein one of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond and each of the other of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon single bond, and, specifically, the novel isomer having the structure: ##STR2## and processes for the preparation of such mixtures and said novel isomer, as well as a known single component of said mixtures and compounds, by means of first forming 3-chloromesityl oxide from mesityl oxide and chlorine and then reacting the 3-chloromesityl oxide with myrcene via a Diels-Alder reaction thereby producing a chlorine containing Diels-Alder adduct and then either:(i) dehydrochlorinating the chlorine containing Diels-Alder adduct to form an acetyl conjugated cyclohexadiene and cyclizing the acetyl conjugated cyclohexadiene to produce a mixture of isomers having the generic formula: ##STR3## wherein one of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond and each

Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for the use in foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste and medicinal product flavor and aroma and perfume aroma augmenting, enhancing, modifying and imparting compositions and as foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste, medicinal product, perfume and perfumed article aroma imparting materials of 1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-norbornyl)-2-propanone (hereinafter referred to as the "norbornylpropanone derivative") having the structure: ##STR1## (which structure is intended to cover both the "endo" and the "exo" isomers thereof). Addition of the said "norbornyl-propanone derivative" to consumable materials is indicated to produce:A. In foodstuffs, foodstuff flavorings, chewing gums, toothpastes and medicinal products, fruity/berry, pine needle-like aromas and sweet, fruity/berry, blueberry-like, pine needle-like, pine balsam flavor characteristics; andB.