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 isopropyl substituted cyclohexenyl methyl ketones defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.11 and R.sub.21 each represents hydrogen or methyl with the provisos that:(a) at least two of R.sub.1, R.sub.21, R.sub.2 and R.sub.11 represent hydrogen;(b) either R.sub.2 is methyl and R.sub.21 is hydrogen or R.sub.21 is methyl and R.sub.2 is hydrogen; and(c) R.sub.1 is methyl only when R.sub.2 is methyl and R.sub.11 is methyl only when R.sub.21 is methyl,as well as uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, hair preparations 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 1,2,3,3,5,6-hexamethyl-bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-en-2-ol as a mixture of isomers and in its isomeric forms having the structures: ##STR1## and the uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, perfumed articles, and colognes. Also described is a novel process for preparing 1,2,3,3,5,6-hexamethyl-bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-en-2-ol by first reacting the compound having the structure: ##STR2## with the compound having the structure: ##STR3## in order to produce the ketone defined according to the structure: ##STR4## which is hydrogenated to form the compound having the structure: ##STR5## and further hydrogenated to form the ketone having the structure: ##STR6## This ketone is reacted with CH.sub.3 M wherein M represents Li or MgX and wherein X is chloro, bromo or iodo to form the organometallic intermediate defined according to the structures: ##STR7## These compounds are then hydrolyzed with dilute acid to form the organoleptically useful 1,2,3,3,5,6-hexamethyl-bicyclo[2.2.

Abstract: Described is 1,2,3,3,5,6-hexamethyl-bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-en-2-ol as a mixture of isomers and in its isomeric forms having the structures: ##STR1## and the uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, perfumed articles, and colognes.

Abstract: Described are methods for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfumes and perfumed articles by adding thereto perfume aroma augmenting or enhancing quantities of novel methyl substituted-2-oxohexane derivatives produced by dimerizing isoamylene (2-methyl-2-butene) and then oxidizing the resulting product using formic acid and hydrogen peroxide; and optionally reacting the resulting product with a methyl Grignard reagent such as methyl magnesium chloride followed by hydrolysis; as well as perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, hair preparations, perfumed polymers and deodorant compositions as well as bleaching compositions containing same.Also covered is the genus of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together represent oxygen; or wherein, taken separately, R.sub.1 is hydroxyl and R.sub.2 is methyl or R.sub.

Abstract: Described is 1,2,3,3,5,6-hexamethyl-bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-en-2-ol as a mixture of isomers and in its isomeric forms and the uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, perfumed articles, and colognes.

Abstract: Described are methods for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfumes and perfumed articles by adding thereto perfume aroma augmenting or enhancing quantities of novel methyl substituted-2-oxohexane derivatives produced by dimerizing isoamylene (2-methyl-2-butene); then oxidizing the resulting product using formic acid and hydrogen peroxide; then reducing the resulting ketone(s) with an alkali metal borohydride; and then, optionally, reacting the resulting alcohol(s) with acetic anhydride to form one or more esters; as well as perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic cationic nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, hair preparations, perfumed polymers and deodorant compositions as well as bleaching compositions containing same.Also covered is the genus of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.12 represents hydroxyl:--OH]or acetoxy having the structure: ##STR2## and wherein R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.

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 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 1,2,3,3,5,6-hexamethyl-bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-en-2-ol as a mixture of isomers and in its isomeric forms having the structures: ##STR1## and the uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, perfumed articles, and colognes. Also described is a novel process for preparing 1,2,3,3,5,6-hexamethyl-bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-en-2-ol.

Abstract: Described is 1,2,3,3,5,6-hexamethyl-bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-en-2-ol as a mixture of isomers and in its isomeric forms having the structures: ##STR1## and the uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, perfumed articles, and colognes. Also described is a novel process for preparing 1,2,3,3,5,6-hexamethyl-bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-en-2-ol by first reacting the compound having the structure: ##STR2## with the compound having the structure: ##STR3## in order to produce the ketone defined according to the structure: ##STR4## which is hydrogenated to form the compound having the structure: ##STR5## and further hydrogenated to form the ketone having the structure: ##STR6## This ketone is reacted with CH.sub.3 M wherein M represents Li or MgX and wherein X is chloro, bromo or iodo to form the organometallic intermediate defined according to the structures: ##STR7## These compounds are then hydrolyzed with dilute acid to form the organoleptically useful 1,2,3,3,5,6-hexamethyl-bicyclo[2.2.

Abstract: Described are methods for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfumes and perfumed articles by adding thereto perfume aroma augmenting or enhancing quantities of novel methyl substituted-2-oxohexane derivatives produced by dimerizing isoamylene (2-methyl-2-butene) and then oxidizing the resulting product using formic acid and hydrogen peroxide; and optionally reacting the resulting product with a methyl Grignard reagent such as methyl magnesium chloride followed by hydrolysis; as well as perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, hair preparations, perfumed polymers and deodorant compositions as well as bleaching compositions containing same.Also covered is the genus of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together represent oxygen; or wherein, taken separately, R.sub.1 is hydroxyl and R.sub.2 is methyl or R.sub.

Abstract: Described are methods for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfumes and perfumed articles by adding thereto perfume aroma augmenting or enhancing quantities of novel methyl substituted-2-oxohexane derivatives produced by dimerizing isoamylene (2-methyl-2-butene); then oxidizing the resulting product using formic acid and hydrogen peroxide; then reducing the resulting ketone(s) with an alkali metal borohydride; and then, optionally, reacting the resulting alcohol(s) with acetic anhydride to form one or more esters; as well as perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, hair preparations, perfumed polymers and deodorant compositions as well as bleaching compositions containing same.Also covered is the genus of compounds defined according to the structure ##STR1## wherein R.sub.12 represents hydroxyl:--OH]or acetoxy having the structure: ##STR2## and wherein R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.

Abstract: Described are methods for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfumes and perfumed articles by adding thereto perfume aroma augmenting or enhancing quantities of novel C.sub.10 -branched olefin epoxide mixtures produced by dimerizing isoamylene, (2-methyl-2-butene) and then epoxidizing the resulting product; as well as perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, hair preparations and deodorant compositions as well as bleaching compositions containing same.

Abstract: Described is a hollow container comprising a shell which is at least partially porous, containing an entrapped volatile substance and a process for dispensing the volatile substance at a visibly detectable rate, continuously or discontinuously, for discrete periods of time at a steady state, the volatile composition being in the alternative, a perfume composition, a deodorant composition, an air freshener composition, an insecticide composition, a herbicide composition, an odor masking composition, a pheremone composition, an animal repellent composition, or an insect repellent composition. The said container containing the entrapped volatile substance ceases to operate, discretely, when said container is placed in an outer air-tight container. The structure consisting of the outer container and the inner container is also a part of our invention.

Abstract: Described are methods for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfumes and perfumed articles by adding thereto perfume aroma augmenting or enhancing quantities of novel C.sub.10 -branched olefin epoxide mixtures produced by dimerizing isoamylene, (2-methyl-2-butene) and then epoxidizing the resulting product; as well as perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, hair preparations and deodorant compositions as well as bleaching compositions containing same.

Abstract: Described are methods for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfumes and perfumed articles by adding thereto perfume aroma augmenting or enhancing quantities of novel C.sub.10 -branched olefin epoxide mixtures produced by dimerizing isoamylene, (2-methyl-2-butene) and then epoxidizing the resulting product; as well as perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, hair preparations and deodorant compositions as well as bleaching compositions containing same.

Abstract: Described are methods for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfumes and perfumed articles by adding thereto perfume aroma augmenting or enhancing quantities of C.sub.10 -branched olefin mixtures produced by dimerizing isoamylene, (2-methyl-2-butene) as well as perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, hair preparations and deodorant compositions as will as bleaching compositions containing same.