Givaudan Corporation

Erhard Bertele

Peter Schudel

A process for preparing compounds of the type of sinensal, which is suitable as a flavor-imparting agent of orange aroma, and novel intermediates including those having the general formula: ##SPC1## Wherein R signifies a CH.sub.2 OH, CHO or COOH group and the broken lines present a double bond emanating from C-atom 4, are disclosed.

Process for preparation of terpene flavorants and novel intermediates

A process for preparing compounds of the type of sinensal, which is suitable as a flavor-imparting agent of orange aroma, and novel intermediates including those having the general formula: ##SPC1## Wherein R signifies a CH.sub.2 OH, CHO or COOH group and the broken lines represent a double bond emanating from C-atom 4, are disclosed.

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Dubendorf, Switzerland

Erhard Bertele