4-isoamylcyclohexanol as odiferant

US7884065B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SYMRISE AG · DE

Inventors

• Aurelia Reckziegel · Dormagen, DE
• Horst Surburg · Holzminden, DE
• Erich Dilk · Holzminden, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 26, 2005
• Grant date: Feb 8, 2011
• Expiry date: Jun 6, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C07C35/08
• WIPO field: Organic fine chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The use of 4-isoamylcyclohexanol [4-(3-methylbutyl)-cyclohexan-1-ol], in particular of cis-4-isoamylcyclohexanol, as an odoriferous or aroma substance, in particular as a flowery odoriferous substance which is distinguished especially by rose and geranium notes, is primarily described. Certain mixtures of cis- and trans-4-isoamylcyclohexanol and a process for the preparation of these mixtures are additionally described.