| abstract |
The present invention relates to novel substituted ncyclohexanol compounds possessing a sandalwood aroma which are nuseful as fragrance materials. The invention also provides nmethods for synthesis thereof, as well as a novel aldehyde and novel nsubstituted cyclohexanone compounds as intermediates. The compounds of nthe invention have the formula n nand wherein R¹ is methyl or ethyl, R²-R⁷ are independently nhydrogen or methyl with the proviso that a maximum of two of nthe substituents R²-R⁷ are methyl, and R⁸ is hydrogen, lower nalkyl (C₁ to C₅) or acyl. The invention also provides nfragrance compositions which utilize the compounds of the ninvention to impart a sandalwood aroma to perfume compositions, ncolognes and perfumed articles. |