摘要 |
The invention relates to a method for producing cyclic esters of general formula (I.a) or (I.b) in the presence of at least one high-boiling metal alkoxide catalyst. The invention further relates to the stereoisomers of 18-methyl-1-oxacyclooctadec-10-en-2-one and to the use thereof as an odorous substance and/or flavoring substance, to compositions that contain at least one of the stereoisomers of 18-methyl-1-oxacyclooctadec-10-en-2-one and additionally a carrier material, to fragrance compositions and/or to fragrant-substance materials that contain at least one of these compounds, and to a method for giving an odor or flavor to or changing an odor or flavor of compositions by adding at least one of the mentioned compounds to said compositions. |