| abstract |
2,6,10,10-tetramethyl-1-oxaspiro[4,5]decan-7-one is prepared by oxidising 2,6,10,10-tetramethyl-1-oxaspiro[4,5]decan-7-ol or a compound of the formula <IMAGE> in which R is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl or 2,6,10,10-tetramethyl-1-oxaspiro[4,5]-7-decyl. 2,6,10,10-Tetramethyl-1-oxaspiro[4,5]decan-7-one has interesting organoleptic properties and is suitable as an aroma substance and/or flavouring for the preparation of compositions of aroma substances and/or flavourings. |