Abstract: The invention relates to bicyclic aldehydes and ketones of formula (I):
wherein
n is 1 or 2;
R1 and R4 are independently H or CH3; and
R2 and R3 are independently H, CH3 or CH2CH3
The invention also provides odorant compositions containing at least one compound of formula (I). A process for the manufacture of R1-methyl substituted compounds of formula (I) having a bridgehead-positioned double bond, as well as intermediates thereof is also provided.