Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns a process for the preparation of 2-methyl-4-phenyl-2-butanol, or even 4-cyclohexyl-2-methyl-2-butanol from 4,4-dimethyl-2,6-diphenyl-1,3-dioxane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns a process for the preparation of 2-methyl-4-phenyl-2-butanol, or even 4-cyclohexyl-2-methyl-2-butanol from 4,4-dimethyl-2,6-diphenyl-1,3-dioxane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous process for the preparation of a flavor or fragrance delivery system, wherein the presence of two heat exchangers operating respectively an evaporation and cooling step, allow to optimize the quality and yield of the final product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous process for the preparation of a flavor or fragrance delivery system, wherein the presence of two heat exchangers operating respectively an evaporation and cooling step, allow to optimize the quality and yield of the final product.

Abstract: The compounds of the invention are characterised by the formulae ##STR1## wherein index p represents an integer equal to 2 or 3 and q can take the value zero or 1, with the provision that p+q=3. Said compounds are obtained from hex-3-yne-2,5-diol following a process which comprises reacting an ethylenic compound of formula(CH.sub.3).sub.2 C.dbd.C(H).sub.n (CH.sub.3).sub.m (I)wherein index n represents an integer equal to 1 or 2 and m can take the values zero or 1 and wherein n+m=2, with hex-3-yne-2,5-diol, followed by the oxidation of the acetylenic ether obtained by means of ruthenium tetroxide. The compounds of formula (III) can be used as intermediate products for the preparation of 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone (Furaneol.RTM.).

Abstract: 1,1,2,3,4,4,6-Heptamethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene, a novel naphthalenic compound, is useful as an intermediate for the preparation of 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,7,8,8-heptamethyl-2-naphthalenecarbaldehyde. It is prepared by a process consisting of the addition of an olefin of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent different substituents and each defines a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical, with p-cymene. 4,4-Dimethyl-2-pentene [compound (III): R.sup.1 =CH.sub.3 ; R.sup.2 =H] is obtained by the co-metathesis reaction of an olefin of formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent identical substituents designating each a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical, with an olefin of formula ##STR3## wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 identical or different, designate each a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical in the presence of an appropriate catalyst consisting of Re.sub.2 O.sub.7 on an inert solid carrier, or of WCl.sub.6 /(C.sub.2 H.sub.5))/Bu.sub.4 Sn.

Abstract: 1,1,2,3,4,4,6-Heptamethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene, a novel naphthalenic compound, is useful as an intermediate for the preparation of 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,7,8,8-heptamethyl-2-naphthalenecarbaldehyde. It is prepared by a process consisting in the addition of an olefin of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent different substituents and each defines a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical, with p-cymene. 4,4-Dimethyl-2-pentene [compound (III): R.sup.1 =CH.sub.3 ; R.sup.2 =H] is obtained by the co-metathesis reaction of an olefin of formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent identical substituents designating each a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical, with an olefin of formula ##STR3## wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, identical or different, designate each a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical in the presence of an appropriate catalyst consisting of Re.sub.2 O.sub.7 on an inert solid carrier, or of WCl.sub.6 /(C.sub.2 H.sub.5).sub.2 O/Bu.sub.4 Sn.