Abstract: 1-Isopropyl-3-methyl-2-(but-2'-enoyl)cyclohexane derivatives having the general formula ##STR1## in which the dotted lines represent no double bond, one double bond at position 4 or two double bonds at positions 1 and 5, 2 and 4 or 4 and 6 are valuable fragrances with fruity flowery and green odors, in some cases accompanied by woody and/or herbal notes. Above defined compounds can be used as a perfume component in perfume compositions or in products to be perfumed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 9, 1987
Date of Patent:
July 26, 1988
Assignee:
Naarden Intl. N.V.
Inventors:
Antonius J. A. Van Der Weerdt, Nicolaas L. J. Broekhof, Jan G. Witteveen