| abstract |
The present invention relates to a process for preparing 3-methylcyclopentadecane-1,5-diol (I) by hydrogenolysis of 14-methyl-16,17,18-trioxatricyclo [10.3.2.1] octadecane (II) About. The present invention further relates to a process for preparing macrocyclic odorants, such as 3-methylcyclopentadecane-1,5-diol, a macrocyclic diol that can serve as a precursor for muscone and mussenone. [Selection figure] None |