| abstract |
The present invention pertains to a method for using a compound represented by general formula (1) as a fragrance precursor, wherein a hydrolase is caused to act on a compound represented by general formula (1) to release an aldehyde or ketone represented by general formula (2). (In formulas (1) and (2), R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , and Ar are the same as the respective definitions set forth in the description. Additionally, a ring may be formed with R 1 and R 2 , or with R 1 and R 3 .) |