Abstract: Compounds of the formulaR.sub.2 COO--(CH.sub.2).sub.5 --COOR.sub.1wherein:R.sub.1 is a one to four carbon alkyl group or a two to three carbon alkenyl group, andR.sub.2 is hydrogen, a one to three carbon alkyl group, a two or three carbon alkenyl group, methoxy or ethoxy, and fragrance compositions containing them.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel fragrance compositions containing benzyl ethers of the formula ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group containing one to three carbon atoms, and,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or an alkanoyl group containing one to four carbon atoms.Novel benzyl ethers of formula I also form part of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention concerns the novel odorants 2,2,4-trimethyl-1-phenyl-3-pentanone oxime, 2,4,4-trimethyl-5-phenyl-3-hexanone oxime and 2,4,4-trimethyl-5-phenyl-3-heptanone oxime, a process for making same, odorant compositions containing same and methods for preparing improved odorant compositions using same.

Abstract: This invention discloses a number of novel odorant oximes having from 11 to 14 carbon atoms, processes for making same, and odorant compositions containing same.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel process for preparing a number of cinnamaldehyde derivatives. These cinnamaldehyde derivatives can be reduced to dihydrocinnamaldehyde derivatives, a number of which are commercially important in the preparation of fragrances. The invention is also directed to a number of novel intermediates and their preparation.

Abstract: This invention discloses novel odorant and/or flavoring compositions containing a substituted tetralin or indan of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R' represents --CN, --COOH.sub.2 R.sup.6 or --COOCH.sub.2 R.sup.8 ; R.sup.2 through R.sup.8 represents hydrogen or methyl and n represents 1 or 2.The invention is also concerned with those novel tetralins and indans disclosed herein.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel process for preparing a number of cinnamaldehyde derivatives. These cinnamaldehyde derivatives can be reduced to dihydrocinnamaldehyde derivatives, a number of which are commercially important in the preparation of fragrances. The invention is also directed to a number of novel intermediates and their preparation.

Abstract: This invention discloses a number of novel odorant alkadienyl ketones, alcohols and oximes having from 9 to 15 carbon atoms, processes for making same and odorant compositions containing same.

Abstract: This invention discloses novel odorant and/or flavoring compositions containing a substituted tetralin or indan of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R' represents --CN, --COCH.sub.2 R.sup.6 or --COOCH.sub.2 R.sup.8 ; R.sup.2 through R.sup.8 represent hydrogen or methyl and n represents 1 or 2.The invention is also concerned with those novel tetralins and indans disclosed herein.

Abstract: Alcohols having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is 1-hydroxy-2-methyl-propyl or 3-hydroxy-butyl, perfume compositions containing same and processes and intermediates involving same are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel family of compounds, having desirable odorous qualities suitable for use in perfume compositions, is disclosed.These compounds fall within the general formula:A. a compound of the general formula: ##SPC1##WhereinR.sup.1 represents an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 is a member selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms and a phenyl group,R.sup.3 is a member selected from the group consisting of H, a methyl group and an ethyl group, andR.sup.4 is a member selected from the group consisting of a CH.sub.2 OH group, a CH.sub.2 OAc group, wherein Ac denotes the acyl residue of a carboxylic acid, a CHO group, and an acetalised CHO group;B. a compound as set forth in (a) above except that R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together represent a member selected from the group consisting of a tetramethylene chain and a pentamethylene chain; andC. a compound selected from the group consisting of a .DELTA..sup.5.sup.