- 2-Alkyl-oct-5-en-2-ols in fragrance compositions
-
2-Alkyl-oct-5-en-2-ols and their esters characterized by the structural formula EQU1 wherein R represents alkyl having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms and R1 represents hydroxyl or R2 COO--, wherein R2 represents alkyl having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl or aralkyl. These compounds can be in the cis or trans forms or mixtures thereof. The compounds have very pleasant, strong and long lasting green, floral, rosy aromas and are useful as fragrances or as components in fragrance compositions.
- -
-
-