Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds useful as fragrance materials which have the structure ##STR1## wherein the dashed line may be either a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond; R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each the same or different and each represents hydrogen or methyl; and X is halogen. The invention also provides methods of preparing these compounds from readily available cyclohexene derivatives and fragrance compositions which include the compounds.

Abstract: Novel bicyclic ketones having the structure: ##STR1## wherein R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl group, either straight-chain or branched, and saturated analogs have been prepared. These compounds exhibit floral and woody odors and/or desirable flavor properties, and are useful as fragrance and/or flavor materials. The compounds are conveniently prepared from alkylidene cyclopentanones by Michael addition with alkyl metalloacetoacetates and subsequent decarboxylative cyclization of the adducts. The saturated analogs may then be prepared by hydrogenation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds useful as fragrance materials which have the structure ##STR1## wherein the dashed line may be either a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond. The invention also provides methods of preparing these compounds from the reaction products of cyclopentanone, and 2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-acetaldehyde and fragrance compositions which include the compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted spirocyclic derivatives having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein the dotted line represents a carbon-carbon double bond or a carbon-carbon single bond, wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, and R.sub.6 are each the same or different, hydrogen or lower alkyl, wherein Z is one of the following: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.7 is either hydrogen or lower alkyl, wherein R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are each lower alkyl; their methods of preparation and their use as odor-modifying ingredients in perfumes and perfumed products, and as flavor-modifying ingredients in the flavoring of foodstuffs and tobacco products.

Abstract: Norbornyl-substituted pyrans, their preparation and their use as olfactory components of perfume formulations are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds useful as fragrance materials which have the structure ##STR1## wherein the dashed line may be either a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond; R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each the same or different and each represents hydrogen or methyl; and X is halogen. The invention also provides methods of preparing these compounds from readily available cyclohexene derivatives and fragrance compositions which include the compounds.

Abstract: Norcamphanyl-substituted pyrans, their preparation and their use as olfactory components of perfume formulations are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention concerns processes for preparing .beta.-santalol, .beta.-santalene, dihydro-.beta.-santalol, tetrahydro-.beta.-santalol and related compounds from camphene. The invention further concerns novel compounds useful as intermediates in these processes and as fragrance adjuncts.

Abstract: This invention concerns processes for preparing compounds having the structure ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 is the same or different and represents hydrogen or a lower alkyl group and wherein each dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond. Those compounds in which all three dashed lines represent carbon-carbon double bonds are prepared by reacting phenols and 2-alkylidene-1,4-disubstituted butanes. Selective reduction of these compounds yields those in which at least one dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond. Most of the compounds so prepared are new compounds. All are useful as fragrance materials either directly and/or in compositions and/or have useful fixative properties in fragrance compositions.

Abstract: This invention concerns processes for preparing .beta.-santalol, .beta.-santalene, dihydro-.beta.-santalol, tetrahydro-.beta.-santalol and related compounds from camphene. The invention further concerns novel compounds useful as intermediates in these processes and as fragrance adjuncts.

Abstract: Norbornyl-substituted pyrans, their preparation and their use as olfactory components of perfume formulations are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel bicyclic ketones having the structure: ##STR1## wherein R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl group, either straight-chain or branched, and saturated analogs have been prepared. These compounds exhibit floral and woody odors and/or desirable flavor properties, and are useful as fragrance and/or flavor materials. The compounds are conveniently prepared from alkylidene cyclopentanones by Michael addition with alkyl metalloacetoacetates and subsequent decarboxylative cyclization of the adducts. The saturated analogs may then be prepared by hydrogenation.

Abstract: This invention concerns processes for preparing compounds having the structure ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 is the same or different and represents hydrogen or a lower alkyl group and wherein each dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond. Those compounds in which all three dashed lines represent carbon-carbon double bonds are prepared by reacting phenols and 2-alkylidene-1,4-disubstituted butanes. Selective reduction of these compounds yields those in which at least one dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond. Most of the compounds so prepared are new compounds. All are useful as fragrance materials either directly and/or in compositions and/or have useful fixative properties in fragrance compositions.

Abstract: The flavor compositions of this invention include certain dialkyl-.alpha.,.beta.-diacyl succinates which significantly enhance the flavor component or components of flavor compositions. For example, butterscotch flavors are materially improved in smoothness and certain fruit flavors are given greater richness and ripeness.

Abstract: Norcamphanyl-substituted pyrans, their preparation and their use as olfactory components of perfume formulations are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds useful as fragrance materials which have the structure ##STR1## wherein the dashed line may be either a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond. The invention also provides methods of preparing these compounds from the reaction products of acetoacetic esters and 2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-acetaldehyde and fragrance compositions which include the compounds.

Abstract: The flavor compositions of this invention include certain dialkyl-.alpha.,.beta. -diacyl succinates which significantly enhance the flavor component or components of flavor compositions. For example, butterscotch flavors are materially improved in smoothness and certain fruit flavors are given greater richness and ripeness.

Abstract: The flavor compositions of this invention include alkyl-2,3-dihydro-3(1'-hydroxyalkylidene)-2-oxo-5-alkyl-furan-4-carboxylat es which significantly enhance the flavor component or components of flavor compositions. For example, butterscotch flavors are materially improved in smoothness and certain fruit flavors are given greater richness and ripeness.