3,7-dimethyl-6,7-dioxo-1,3-octadiene derivatives and organoleptic uses thereof

摘要

Described are 3,7-dimethyl-6,7-dioxo-1,3-octadienes or mixtures of same defined according to the structure: <IMAGE> wherein R is hydrogen or ethyl and X is one of the moieties: <IMAGE> or <IMAGE> and wherein the wavy lines represent a "E" or "Z" configuration of the methyl and vinyl moiety about the 3,4-pi-bond of the molecule, as well as methods for methods for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of consumable materials including perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles by adding thereto an aroma augmenting or enhancing quantity of at least one of said 3,7-dimethyl-6,7-dioxo-1,3-octadienes.