Abstract: Described is a genus of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## (Z) represents one of the moieties ##STR2## as well as the substantially pure compound defined according to the structure: ##STR3## and the use thereof for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, medicinal products, toothpastes, chewing tobaccos, smoking tobaccos, smoking tobacco articles, perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softeners, fabric softener articles, perfumed articles, hair preparations and the like.

Abstract: Described is a process for preparing .beta.-damascone starting with 2,6,6-trimethyl cyclohex-2-enone according to the reaction sequence: ##STR1## wherein Z is hydrogen, MgX', Li, Na or K; Y is MgX', Li, Na or K; X' is Cl, Br or I; R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkyl such as methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or i-propyl; X is Cl, Br or I. Also described are the organoleptic uses of the compound having the structure: ##STR2## in augmenting or enhancing the taste or aroma of a consumable material, e.g., foodstuff, chewing gum, medicinal product, chewing tobacco, smoking tobacco, perfume, perfumed article (e.g., drier-added fabric softener articles and solid or liquid anionic, cationic or nonionic detergents) and cologne.

Abstract: Described are compounds defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond; and one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is methyl and the other of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen. In addition, organoleptic uses of such compounds are disclosed for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, chewing tobaccos, medicinal products, toothpastes, perfumes, perfumed articles (such as liquid or solid, anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents), fabric softeners and dryer-added fabric softener articles.

Abstract: Described is a genus of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## (Z) represents one of the moieties ##STR2## as well as the substantially pure compound defined according to the structure: ##STR3## and the use thereof for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, medicinal products, toothpastes, chewing tobaccos, smoking tobaccos, smoking tobacco articles, perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softeners, fabric softener articles, perfumed articles, hair preparations and the like.

Abstract: Described are compounds defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond; and one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is methyl and the other of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen. In addition, organoleptic uses of such compounds are disclosed for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, chewing tobaccos, medicinal products, toothpastes, perfumes, perfumed articles (such as liquid or solid, anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents), fabric softeners and dryer-added fabric softener articles.

Abstract: Described are methyl substituted norbornane derivatives having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R represents the nitrile moiety having the structure: ##STR2## or the dimethoxymethyl moiety having the structure: ##STR3## and wherein one of R.sub.1, or R.sub.2 is methyl and the other of R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is hydrogen.Also described are processes and compositions for augmenting or enhancing the flavor and/or aroma of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, medicinal products, toothpastes, chewing tobaccos, perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles such as solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents or fabric softeners or fabric softener articles using as the essential ingredient at least one of methyl substituted norbornane derivatives of our invention.

Abstract: Described are methyl substituted norbornane derivatives having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R represents the nitrile moiety having the structure:[ C.tbd.N]or the dimethoxymethyl moiety having the structure: ##STR2## and wherein one of R.sub.1, or R.sub.2 is methyl and the other of R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is hydrogen.Also described are processes and compositions for augmenting or enhancing the flavor and/or aroma of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, medicinal products, toothpastes, chewing tobaccos, perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles such as solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents or fabric softeners or fabric softener articles using as the essential ingredient at least one of methyl substituted norbornane derivatives of our invention.

Abstract: Described are compounds defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond; and one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is methyl and the other of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen. In addition, organoleptic uses of such compounds are disclosed for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, chewing tobaccos, medicinal products, toothpastes, perfumes, perfumed articles (such as liquid or solid, anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents), fabric softeners and dryer-added fabric softener articles.

Abstract: Described is the use of 4,4A,5,6-tetrahydro-7-methyl-2-(3H)-naphthalenone having the structure: ##STR1## in substantially pure liquid or pure crystalline form for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, medicinal products, toothpastes, chewing tobaccos, smoking tobaccos, smoking tobacco articles, perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softeners, fabric softener articles, perfumed polymers, hair preparations and the like.

Abstract: Described is a process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of foodstuffs and chewing gums comprising the step of adding to a foodstuff composition or chewing gum composition, an aroma or taste augmenting or enhancing quantity of at least one of the two compounds having the structures: ##STR1##

Abstract: Use in perfumery are compounds both separately and in admixture having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line is either a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond and each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 represents hydrogen or methyl with the proviso that one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 is methyl and each of the other of R.sub.1, Rhd 2, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 is hydrogen and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are not both methyl; wherein R.sub.5 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl are disclosed.

Abstract: Described is a process for preparing several substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl acyl alkanoates defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together complete a cycloalkyl moiety or methyl, dimethyl or trimethyl substituted cycloalkyl moiety containing five or six carbon atoms in the ring and wherein R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkyl and R.sub.4 is methyl or hydrogen by reacting a compound having the generic structure: ##STR2## in an aqueous silver-ion containing solution having a weakly acidic pH at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: Described is the use of augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of smoking tobacco or smoking tobacco articles comprising the step of intimately admixing with smoking tobacco or a portion of a smoking tobacco article at least one substance selected from the group consisting of:(i) the compound having the structure: ##STR1## (ii) the compound having the structure: ##STR2## (iii) a mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR3## (iv) a mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR4##

Abstract: Described is a process for preparing several substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl acyl alkanolates defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together complete a cycloalkyl moiety or methyl, dimethyl or trimethyl substituted cycloalkyl moiety containing five or six carbon atoms in the ring and wherein R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkyl and R.sub.4 is methyl or hydrogen by reacting a compound having the generic structure: ##STR2## in an aqueous silver-ion containing solution having a weakly acidic pH at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: Described is a process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of a foodstuff or chewing gum comprising the step of adding to a foodstuff or chewing gum an aroma augmenting or enhancing quantity of a product comprising a major proportion of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1##

Abstract: Described are compounds both separately and in admixture having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line is either a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond and each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 represents hydrogen or methyl with the proviso that one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 is methyl and each of the other of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 is hydrogen and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are not both methyl; wherein R.sub.5 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl are disclosed. In addition organoleptic uses of such compounds are disclosed for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, chewing tobaccos, medicinal products, toothpastes, perfumes, perfumed articles (such as liquid or solid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents) fabric softeners, dryer-added fabric softener articles and smoking tobaccos.

Abstract: Described are compounds defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond; and one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is methyl and the other of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen. In addition, organoleptic uses of such compounds are disclosed for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, chewing tobaccos, medicinal products, toothpastes, perfumes, perfumed articles (such as liquid or solid, anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents), fabric softeners and dryer-added fabric softener articles.

Abstract: Described is a process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of a smoking tobacco composition or at least a portion of a smoking tobacco article comprising the step of intimately admixing with a smoking tobacco composition or at least a portion of a smoking tobacco article, an aroma or taste augmenting or enhancing quantity of at least one compound defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond; R.sub.1 ', R.sub.2 ', R.sub.3 ', R.sub.4 ', R.sub.6 ' and R.sub.7 ' are each selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl and R.sub.5 ' is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl with the provisos that;1. one of R.sub.1 ', R.sub.2 ', R.sub.6 ' and R.sub.7 ' is methyl and the other of R.sub.1 ', R.sub.2 ', R.sub.6 ' and R.sub.7 ' represents hydrogen;2. R.sub.3 ' and R.sub.4 ' are not both methyl;3. when the dashed line is a carbon-carbon double bond, R.sub.1 ', R.sub.3 ' and R.sub.4 ' are not all hydrogen when R.

Abstract: Described are methyl substituted norbornane derivatives having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R represents the nitrile moiety having the structure:--C.tbd.N]or the dimethoxymethyl moiety having the structure: ##STR2## and wherein one of R.sub.1, or R.sub.2 is methyl and the other of R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is hydrogen.Also described are processes and compositions for augmenting or enhancing the flavor and/or aroma of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, medicinal products, toothpastes, chewing tobaccos, perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles such as solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents or fabric softeners or fabric softener articles using as the essential ingredient at least one of methyl substituted norbornane derivatives of our invention.

Abstract: Described are compounds covered by the generic structure. ##STR1## where one, two or all of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and each represents hydrogen or lower alkyl of from 1 up to 3 carbon atoms; a process for preparing same using compounds having the generic structure; ##STR2## where one of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond and the other of the dashed lines represents carbon-carbon single bonds and organoleptic uses thereof in perfumes, colognes, perfumed articles such as anionic, cationic and non-ionic detergents, cosmetic powders and dryer-added fabric softener articles, as well as in smoking tobaccos and smoking tobacco articles, e.g., the body of smoking tobacco, the wrapper or the filter therefor.