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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 14, 1989
Filed:
Feb. 01, 1987
Philip A Christenson, Midland Park, NJ (US);
Brian Drake, Clifton, NJ (US);
Paul J Riker, Lodi, NJ (US);
BASF K&F Corporation, Parsippany, NJ (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to novel poly-alkylated benzodioxin compounds possessing a musk-like aroma which are useful as fragrance materials. The compounds of the invention have the formula: ##STR1## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 are hydrogen or lower alkyl (C.sub.1 to C.sub.5), provided that the compound has no more than 18 carbon atoms. The invention provides for synthesis of a novel phenolic intermediate and synthesis of the compounds of the invention. The invention also provides fragrance compositions which utilize the compounds of the invention to modify, enhance, or impart a musk-like aroma to perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles.