| abstract |
Dimethyl substituted alkyl nitriles according to the generic structure:n wherein N represents 0 or 1 have organoleptic uses augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including but not limited to bleach compositions, solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, perfumed polymers, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and hair preparations. n Such dimethyl substituted alkyl nitriles may be obtained by reaction of aldehydes defined according to the structure:n with hydroxylamine salts having the structure:n wherein Y is an anion and P is 1 or 2 to form aldoximes defined according to the structure: |