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Tricyclic ketones and fragrance compositions containing same

US5151411A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 1991
Grant dateSep 29, 1992
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2603/66
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein the dotted line signifies an optional bond, as racemates or individual enantiomers, odorant compositions containing the same, and a process for the manufacture of the compounds of formula I which comprises rearranging sclareolide, episclareolide or isosclareolide at an elevated temperature in acidic medium with dehydration and, if desired, reducing the carbon-carbon double bond present in the reaction product.

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