Inventors:
Richard M. Boden - Ocean NJ
Irene Burtyk - Clifton NJ
Jan Van Elst - Bilthoven, NL
Marie R. Hanna - Hazlet NJ
Charles E.J. Beck - Summit NJ
Assignee:
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. - New York NY
International Classification:
A61K 600
Abstract:
Described is the use of 7-isopropyl-8,8-dimethyl-6,10-dioxaspiro-C. sub. 10 and C. sub. 11 alkane derivatives defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein N is 1 or 2 for their organoleptic properties, particularly for use in imparting, augmenting or enhancing the aroma of a perfume composition, perfumed polymer, detergent, fabric softener, or bleach composition. Also described is a process for preparing such 7-isopropyl-8,8-dimethyl-6,10-dioxaspiro-C. sub. 10 and C. sub. 11 alkane derivatives using as starting materials cycloalkanones defined according to the structure: ##STR2## and the diol having the structure: ##STR3##.