abstract |
The invention relates to a new process for the preparation of the compound of the formula So from 2-hydroxy-2,5,5-trimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a, 5,6,7-octahydronaphthalene (α-ambrinol).n n n The process is characterized in that an 8-halo-2-hydroxy-2,5,5-trimethyl-2,3,4,4a, 5,6,7,8-octahydronaphthalene, optionally in a mixture with a 1- Halo-2-hydroxy-2,5,5-trimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a, 5,6,7, -octahydronaphthalene, or the 1,2-epoxide thereof, reduced.n n n The new epoxy is a new compound and has interesting fragrance properties. |