Novel hydroperoxide and use of same as intermediate for the preparation of 3a,6,6,9a-tetramethylperhydronaphtho(2,1-b)furan

摘要

Novel hydroperoxide of formula <IMAGE> (I) and use of same as intermediate for the preparation of 3a,6,6,9a-tetramethylperhydronaphtho[2,1-b]furan, also known as AMBROX (registered tradename of FIRMENICH SA, Geneva/Switzerland). Process for its preparation via an oxidation of sclareol by means of hydrogen peroxide in the presence of an acidic agent.