Abstract: Described are substituted cyclopentyl oxabicyclooctanes, cyclopentyl vinyl pyrans, cyclopentylformylcyclohexenes and cyclopentylhydroxymethyl cyclohexenes having the generic structures: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R', R", R.sub.1 ', R.sub.2 ', R.sub.1 " and R.sub.2 " represent hydrogen or methyl with the provisos that:(i) R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not both methyl;(ii) R' and R" are not both methyl;(iii) when R.sub.1 ' is methyl, R.sub.2 ' is hydrogen; and(iv) when R.sub.2 " is methyl, then R.sub.1 " is hydrogen,processes for preparing same and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles, e.g., solid or liquid, anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, cosmetic preparations, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, hair preparations and perfumed polymers.

Abstract: Described are polyhydrodimethylnaphthalene spirofuran derivatives defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond a process for preparing same and uses thereof in augmenting, enhancing or imparting an aroma in or to perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including but not limited to solid or liquid, anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles and hair preparations.

Abstract: Described are alkyl-substituted tetra- or hexahydrobenzopyran derivatives defined according to one of the generic structures: ##STR1## wherein Z is a moiety in the alternative either ##STR2## wherein in the moiety having the structure: ##STR3## R' is methyl or ethyl and in the moiety having the structure: ##STR4## one of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond and each of the other of the dashed lines represent carbon-carbon single bonds; wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken separately represent hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkyl (with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not both hydrogen) or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together complete a C.sub.5 or C.sub.

Abstract: Described are 2,2,3-trimethylcyclopentenyl acetone derivatives defined according to one or a mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR1## organoleptic uses thereof, processes for preparing same using as a starting material the compound having the structure: ##STR2## which is reacted to form the compound having the structure: ##STR3## which is further reacted to form the novel intermediate: ##STR4## which is then converted to the 2,2,3-trimethylcyclopentenyl acetone derivatives or our invention using the allylic alcohol having the structure: ##STR5## wherein R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 are the same or different hydrogen or methyl; R.sub.6 represents hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, or propyl or isopropyl; x is 0, 1 or 2; R.sub.7 is methyl or ethyl; R.sub.7 ' and R.sub.7 " represent methyl or ethyl or R.sub.7 ', (CH.sub.2).sub.x and R.sub.7 " taken together represents C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkylene; M represents Li, Mg, X or MgX; and X represents chloro or bromo.

Abstract: Described are alkyl-substituted tetra- or hexahydrobenzopyran derivatives defined according to one of the generic structures: ##STR1## wherein Z is a moiety in the alternative either ##STR2## wherein in the moiety having the structure: ##STR3## R' is methyl or ethyl and in the moiety having the structure: ##STR4## one of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond and each of the other of the dashed lines represent carbon-carbon single bonds; wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken separately represent hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkyl (with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not both hydrogen) or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together complete a C.sub.5 or C.sub.

Abstract: Described are alkyl-substituted tetra- or hexahydrobenzopyran derivatives defined according to one of the generic structures: ##STR1## wherein Z is a moiety in the alternative either ##STR2## wherein in the moiety having the structure: ##STR3## R' is methyl or ethyl and in the moiety having the structure: ##STR4## one of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond and each of the other of the dashed lines represent carbon-carbon single bonds; wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken separately represent hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkyl (with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not both hydrogen) or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together complete a C.sub.5 or C.sub.6 cycloalkyl moiety; and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including but not limited to solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, hair preparations, cosmetic powder and perfumed polymers.

Abstract: Described are adamantane derivatives defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 ' is hydrogen or acetyl; R.sub.2 ' is hydrogen or lower alkyl and the dashed line is a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond as well as uses thereof for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials selected from the group consisting of perfume compositions, perfumed articles, colognes, smoking tobacco compositions, smoking tobacco articles, deodorizing articles, doedorizing compositions and malodor maskants.

Abstract: Described are alkyl-substituted tetra- or hexahydrobenzopyran derivatives defined according to one of the generic structures: ##STR1## wherein Z is a moiety in the alternative either ##STR2## wherein in the moiety having the structure: ##STR3## R' is methyl or ethyl and in the moiety having the structure: ##STR4## one of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond and each of the other of the dashed lines represent carbon-carbon single bonds; wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken separately represent hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkyl (with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not both hydrogen) or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together complete a C.sub.5 or C.sub.

Abstract: Described are adamantane derivatives defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or acetyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or methyl; and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or methylene (CH.sub.2) and wherein the dashed line represents a carbon-hydrogen single bond or a carbon-methylene double bond with the provisos that when R.sub.2 is methyl R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 are both hydrogen and when R.sub.2 is hydrogen, R.sub.3 is methylene and the dashed line is a carbon-methylene double bond and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of consumable materials selected from the group consisting of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles.

Abstract: Described are 2,4-disubstituted and 2,2,4-trisubstituted tetrahydropyranyl-4-ethers defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R' represents methyl or ethyl; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken alone are the same or different hydrogen, phenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenyl (with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not both hydrogen) and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together represent C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl or alkyl cycloalkyl, and reaction products containing said 2,4-disubstituted and 2,2,4-trisubstituted tetrahydropyranyl-4-ethers taken alone or taken further together in admixture with compounds defined according to the generic structure: ##STR2## wherein in the compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR3## one of the dashed lines in the moiety: ##STR4## represents a carbon-carbon double bond and each of the other dashed lines represent carbon-carbon single bonds; and R.sub.1 ' and R.sub.2 ' taken alone or taken together are defined in the same manner that R.

Abstract: Described are hydroxy adamantane compounds and derivatives thereof and a process for preparing same.

Abstract: Described are triisobutylene alcohols and esters and halogenated intermediates for preparing same defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein one of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon single bond and the other of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon double bond; wherein R.sub.1 " and R.sub.2 " are the same or different and each represents hydrogen, chloro, bromo, hydroxyl or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 acyloxy with the provisos that when the dashed line in the 4-4' position is a carbon-carbon double bond then R.sub.1 " is hydrogen and R.sub.2 " is not hydrogen; and R.sub.1 " and R.sub.2 " are not both hydrogen.Also described are the uses of the triisobutylene alcohols and esters in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume composition, colognes and perfumed articles including but not limited to perfumed polymers solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or switterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and hair preparations.

Abstract: Described are triisobutylene alcohols and esters and halogenated intermediates for preparing same defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein one of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon single bond and the other of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon double bond; wherein R.sub.1 " and R.sub.2 " are the same or different and each represents hydrogen, chloro, bromo, hydroxyl or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 acyloxy with the provisos that when the dashed line in the 4--4' position is a carbon-carbon double bond then R.sub.1 " is hydrogen and R.sub.2 " is not hydrogen; and R.sub.1 " and R.sub.2 " are not both hydrogen.Also described are the uses of the triisobutylene alcohols and esters in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including but not limited to perfumed polymers solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and hair preparations.

Abstract: Described are triisobutylene alcohols and esters and halogenated intermediates for preparing same defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein one of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon single bond and the other of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon double bond; wherein R.sub.1 " and R.sub.2 " are the same or different and each represents hydrogen, chloro, bromo, hydroxyl or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 acyloxy with the provisos that when the dashed line in the 4--4' position is a carbon-carbon double bond then R.sub.1 " is hydrogen and R.sub.2 " is not hydrogen, and R.sub.1 " and R.sub.2 " are not both hydrogen.Also described are the uses of the triisobutylene alcohols and esters in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including but not limited to perfumed polymers solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and hair preparations.

Abstract: Described are animal control compositions and methods; which compositions comprise citronellyl nitrile, citronellol alpha-terpinyl methyl ether and lemon oil and, optionally, caryophyllene, isopulegol, isopulegyl acetate, one or more norbornyl alkyl ethers, one or more 3,4,5,6,6-pentamethyl hexanol-2 derivatives and quinine or one or more of its salts. The compositions can be used "as is" or in the form of a "controlled release" composition whereby the citronellyl nitrile, citronellol, alpha-terpinyl methyl ether and lemon oil and, optionally, the caryophyllene, isopulegol, isopulegyl acetate, one or more norbornyl alkyl ethers, one or more 3,4,5,6,6-pentamethyl hexanol-2 derivatives and quinine or one or more of its salts are intimately admixed (alone or with adjuvants including but not limited to other volatile, odorous ingredients) with a polymeric substance such as polyethylene in the form of pellets or functional articles, e.g., garbage bags.

Abstract: Described are ethyl norbornyl alkyl ethers of our invention defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R represents 1-C.sub.2, 1-C.sub.4 or 1-C.sub.6 straight chain lower alkyl and organoleptic uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including but not limited to bleach compositions, solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, perfumed polymers, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and hair preparations. Also described is a process for preparing such ethyl norbornyl alkyl ethers of our invention by means of reaction of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR2## and/or compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR3## in admixture with compounds having the structure: ##STR4## with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst.

Abstract: Described is the novel compound genus the beta-alkylidene phenethyl alcohol esters and ethers of our invention defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.5 represents hydrogen or methyl; wherein R.sub.6 represents one of the moieties: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each represents the same or different hydrogen or methyl; wherein R.sub.7 represents methyl or ethyl; and wherein R.sub.8 represents hydrogen or methyl; useful in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of consumable materials including perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener articles, fabric softener compositions, cosmetic powders and hair preparations.

Abstract: Described are ethyl norbornyl alkyl ethers of our invention defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 lower alkyl and organoleptic uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including but not limited to bleach compositions, solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, perfumed polymers, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and hair preparations. Also described is a process for preparing such ethyl norbornyl alkyl ethers of our invention by means of reaction of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR2## and/or compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR3## in admixture with compounds having the structure: ##STR4## with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst.

Abstract: Described are alkyl-substituted-oxo-spirodecenene derivatives defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein X represents carbinol, carbinol C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkanoate or ketone; one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represents methyl and the other of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represents hydrogen; and R.sub.3 is n-butyl or isopropyl and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including but not limited to solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles and hair preparations; as well as processes for preparing said alkyl-substituted-oxo-spirodecenene derivatives.

Abstract: Described are alkyl-substituted spirodecenone derivatives defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein one of R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is hydrogen and the other of R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is methyl; and wherein R.sub.3 represents C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkyl, and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including, but not limited to, solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles and hair preparations; as well as processes for preparing said alkyl-substituted spirodecenone derivatives.