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US 4,283,576 AGranted
Cyclohexenemethanols
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 and medicinal product flavors. The cyclohexenemethanols are useful as precursors for the oxabicyclooctanes.
Claims7
A cyclic chemical compound having the structure:
- ##STR17## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl and R.sub.2 is C.sub.4 -C.sub.5 alkyl or C.sub.3 alkenyl and wherein Z is hydrogen or MgX and wherein X is selected from the group consisting of chloro, bromo and iodo, said cyclic chemical compound being selected from the group consisting of compounds having the structures:
- ##STR18##
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.