Alkyl-substituted-C1-C3 alkoxy-cyclohexan or -benzene compounds, organoleptic uses thereof and processes for preparing same

摘要

Described are compounds defined according to the structure: wherein Z represents meta or para cyclohexylene or meta or para phenylene and wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different methyl or hydrogen; and wherein R3 represents C1-C3 alkyl; and wherein the moiety: is ortho with respect to R2 and para or meta with respect to the moiety: with the proviso that the sum of the number of carbon atoms in R1, R2 and R3 is 3 or 4; and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including but not limited to solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles and hair preparations; as well as processes for preparing said compounds.