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US 4,231,940 AGranted
2-Oxabicyclooctane derivatives
AssigneeInternational Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
InventorsMark A. Sprecker, Frederick L. Schmitt, Manfred H. Vock, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala
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Abstract
Described are derivatives of 2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octanes and precursors therefor, cyclohexenemethanols as well as lower alkyl esters of said cyclohexenemethanols. The oxabicyclooctanes are useful in perfumery and foodstuff, medicinal product and tobacco flavors. The cyclohexenemethanols are useful as precursors for the oxabicyclooctanes and are, themselves, useful for their organoleptic properties in perfumery and flavors as are the esters of said cyclohexenemethanols.
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A cyclic chemical compound having the structure:
- ##STR36## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl and R.sub.2 is C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkyl or alkenyl, said compound being selected from the group consisting of ##STR37##
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