| abstract |
A method for the preparation of a certain class of octenenitriles is disclosed, which uses as the starting compound the 3,7-dimethyl-3-hydroxy-6-octenenitrile: the reaction is a simple dehydration reaction or, in certain cases, an esterification or etherification. The method as disclosed is very simple and cheap and the product thus obtained can be used in the perfume and cosmetic industry. |