Abstract: Described for use in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials including perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles, foodstuffs, chewing gums, toothpastes and medicinal products are the cis and/or trans isomers of the macrocyclic lactone defined according to the structure: ##STR1## produced according to the process of first reacting the ester defined according to the structure: ##STR2## with the alkenol having the structure: ##STR3## in order to produce the di-unsaturated ester having the structure: ##STR4## and then causing the said diester to undergo an internal metathesis to form the compound having the structure: ##STR5##

Abstract: Described is the composition of matter defined according to the structure: ##STR1## as well as components of such composition having the structures: ##STR2## and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles.

Abstract: Described are the hexynyl alkanoates defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R represents hydrogen or ethyl and organoleptic uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials which are perfume compositions, colognes perfumed articles, foodstuffs, chewing gums, toothpastes and chewing tobaccos.

Abstract: Described is a class of macrocyclic carbonates defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of from 1 up to 8 and m is an integer of from 1 up to 8 and where n and m may be the same or different and organoleptic use thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of foodstuffs, chewing gums, toothpastes, medicinal products, chewing tobaccos, perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles (i.e. solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and perfumed polymers).

Abstract: Described is a process for preparing a mixture of t-mercapto terpenes defined according to the structure: ##STR1## and .alpha.-terpineol defined according to the structure: ##STR2## including the step of reacting the compound defined according to the structure: ##STR3## with an alkali metal thiocyanate defined according to the structure: ##STR4## wherein M represents alkali metal such as sodium, potassium or lithium in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst. The resulting product is then treated with lithium aluminum hydride followed by aqueous mineral acid to form a mixture of .alpha.-terpineol and the compound defined according to the structure: ##STR5## which mixture is useful for its organoleptic properties.

Abstract: Described is a class of macrocyclic carbonates defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of from 1 up to 8 and m is an integer of from 1 up to 8 and where n and m may be the same or different and organoleptic uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of foodstuffs, chewing gums, toothpastes, medicinal products, chewing tobaccos, perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles (i.e. solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and perfumed polymers).

Abstract: Described is di(7-octenyl) carbonate having the structure: ##STR1## and the use thereof as an intermediate in producing the compound having the structure: ##STR2## useful in perfumery.

Abstract: Described is a class of macrocyclic carbonates defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of from 1 up to 8 and m is an integer of from 1 up to 8 and where n and m may be the same or different; processes for producing same by means of first forming dialkenyl carbonates defined according to the structure: ##STR2## by reacting one or both of the alcohols defined according to the structures: ##STR3## with a dialkyl carbonate defined according to the structure: ##STR4## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 lower alkyl; and then carrying out a metathesis reaction on the compound having the structure: ##STR5## thereby forming the compound having the structure: ##STR6## and organoleptic uses of the macrocyclic carbonates having the structure: ##STR7## in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of foodstuffs, chewing gums, toothpastes, medicinal products, chewing tobaccos, perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles (i.e.

Abstract: Described is a genus of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## (Z) represents one of the moieties ##STR2## as well as the substantially pure compound defined according to the structure: ##STR3## and the use thereof for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, medicinal products, toothpastes, chewing tobaccos, smoking tobaccos, smoking tobacco articles, perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softeners, fabric softener articles, perfumed articles, hair preparations and the like.

Abstract: Described is a process for preparing .beta.-damascone starting with 2,6,6-trimethyl cyclohex-2-enone according to the reaction sequence: ##STR1## wherein Z is hydrogen, MgX', Li, Na or K; Y is MgX', Li, Na or K; X' is Cl, Br or I; R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkyl such as methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or i-propyl; X is Cl, Br or I. Also described are the organoleptic uses of the compound having the structure: ##STR2## in augmenting or enhancing the taste or aroma of a consumable material, e.g., foodstuff, chewing gum, medicinal product, chewing tobacco, smoking tobacco, perfume, perfumed article (e.g., drier-added fabric softener articles and solid or liquid anionic, cationic or nonionic detergents) and cologne.

Abstract: Described for use in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials including perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles, foodstuffs, chewing gums, toothpastes and medicinal products are the cis and/or trans isomers of the macrocyclic lactone defined according to the structure: ##STR1## produced according to the process of first reacting the ester defined according to the structure: ##STR2## with the alkenol having the structure: ##STR3## in order to produce the di-unsaturated ester having the structure: ##STR4## and then causing the said diester to undergo an internal metathesis to form the compound having the structure: ##STR5##

Abstract: Described is a class of macrocyclic carbonates defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of from 1 up to 8 and m is an integer of from 1 up to 8 and where n and m may be the same or different and organoleptic uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of foodstuffs, chewing gums, toothpastes, medicinal products, chewing tobaccos, perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles (i.e. solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and perfumed polymers).

Abstract: Described are the alkylthioalkanal dialkyl mercaptals defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of from 1 up to 3; and wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl; process for preparing same and organoleptic uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of foodstuffs, chewing gums, medicinal products and toothpastes.

Abstract: Described are mono-oxomethyl substituted polyhydrodimethanonaphthalene derivatives having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond; wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.1 ', R.sub.1 ", R.sub.1 '", R.sub.1 "", R.sub.3, R.sub.5, R.sub.5 ', R.sub.5 ", R.sub.5 '", R.sub.5 "" and R.sub.6 represents hydrogen or methyl with the provisos:(i) at least four of R.sub.1, R.sub.1 ', R.sub.1 ", R.sub.1 '" and R.sub.1 "" are hydrogen; and (ii) at least four of R.sub.5, R.sub.5 ', R.sub.5 ", R.sub.5 '" and R.sub.5 "" represent hydrogen;and wherein Z represents one of the moieties:(i) carboxaldehyde having the structure: ##STR2## (ii) alkylene dioxy or dialkoxy methyl having the structure: ##STR3## (iii) hydroxy methyl having the structure: ##STR4## (iv) acetoxymethyl having the structure: ##STR5## and wherein R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 taken separately represent C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 lower alkyl or R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 taken together represent C.sub.2 -C.sub.

Abstract: Described is the genus of methyl(methylthioalkyl)-1,3-dithiolanes defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and each represents methyl or hydrogen with the proviso that at least one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is methyl; and wherein m represents an integer of 1 or 2 and uses of such methyl(methylthioalkyl)-1,3-dithiolanes in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of foodstuffs.

Abstract: Described is the genus of methyl(methylthioethyl)-1,3-dioxolanes and oxathiolanes defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein X and Y represent sulphur or oxygen with the proviso that at least one of X and Y is oxygen; wherein m is 0 or 1; and wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and each represent hydrogen or methyl and uses of such methyl (methylthioethyl)-1,3-dioxolanes and oxathiolanes in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of foodstuffs.

Abstract: Described are mono-oxomethyl substituted polyhydrodimethanonaphthalene derivatives having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond; wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.1 ', R.sub.1 ", R.sub.1 '", R.sub.1 "", R.sub.3, R.sub.5, R.sub.5 ', R.sub.5 ", R.sub.5 '", R.sub.5 "" and R.sub.6 represent hydrogen or methyl with the provisos:(i) at least four of R.sub.1, R.sub.1 ', R.sub.1 ", R.sub.1 '" and R.sub.1 "" are hydrogen; and (ii) at least four of R.sub.5, R.sub.5 ', R.sub.5 ", R.sub.5 '" and R.sub.5 "" represent hydrogen;and wherein Z represents one of the moieties:(i) carboxaldehyde having the structure: ##STR2## (ii) alkylene dioxy or dialkoxy methyl having the structure: ##STR3## (iii) hydroxy methyl having the structure: ##STR4## (iv) acetoxymethyl having the structure: ##STR5## and wherein R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 taken separately represent C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 lower alkyl or R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 taken together represent C.sub.2 -C.sub.

Abstract: Described is the mixture of compounds:(a) The compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein the wavy lines represent the "cis" or "trans" juxtaposition of the methyl, cyclohexenyl, hydrogen and carboxaldehyde moieties around the carbon-carbon double bond; and(b) the structure: ##STR2## wherein n is 2 or 3 and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the flavor and/or aroma of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, medicinal products, toothpastes, perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles.

Abstract: Described are methyl substituted 2-(2,6-dimethyl-1,5-heptadienyl)-1,3-dithiolanes defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and each represents methyl or hydrogen with the proviso that at least one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is methyl and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of foodstuffs.

Abstract: Described are mono-oxomethyl substituted polyhydrodimethanonaphthalene derivatives having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond; wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.1 ', R.sub.1 ", R.sub.1 "', R.sub.1 "", R.sub.3, R.sub.5, R.sub.5 ', R.sub.5 ", R.sub.5 "', R.sub.5 "" and R.sub.6 represent hydrogen or methyl with the provisos:(i) at least four of R.sub.1, R.sub.1 ', R.sub.1 ", R.sub.1 "' and R.sub.1 "" are hydrogen; and (ii) at least four of R.sub.5, R.sub.5 ', R.sub.5 ", R.sub.5 "' and R.sub.5 "" represent hydrogen;and wherein Z represents one of the moieties:(i) carboxaldehyde having the structure: ##STR2## (ii) alkylene dioxy or dialkoxy methyl having the structure: ##STR3## (iii) hydroxy methyl having the structure: ##STR4## (iv) acetoxymethyl having the structure: ##STR5## and wherein R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 taken separately represent C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 lower alkyl or R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 taken together represent C.sub.2 -C.sub.