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US 4,123,394 AGranted
Tricyclo[5.2.1.0.sup.2,6 ]decane-methylol or its lower alkyl or alkenyl ester or ether derivatives in perfume compositions
AssigneeFirmenich SA
InventorsWerner Skorianetz, Khurshid P. Dastur, Hugo Strickler
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Abstract
Processes and compositions are described for improving, enhancing and modifying the fragrance of products including perfumes, perfume compositions and perfumed articles utilizing as effective ingredients tricyclo[5.2.1.0.sup.2,6 ]decane-methylol or one of its lower alkyl or alkenyl ester or ether derivatives.
Claims8
A process for preparing perfume compositions comprising the step of admixing a fragrance-imparting amount of a compound of formula ##STR8## wherein:
- symbol R.sup.1 represents a lower saturated or unsaturated linear or branched alkyl radical, having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an acyl radical containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a hydrogen atom, and
- the side-chain is bound to cyclopentane ring at positions 4 or 5 of the said ring;
- to confer a flowery, fruity or woody note to such perfume compositions.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.