Norbornyl oxyacetaldehyde, organoleptic uses thereof and process for preparing same

摘要

Described is a compound having the structure: <IMAGE> a norbornyl oxyacetaldehyde, prepared by oxidizing the norbornyl oxyethanol compound having the structure: <IMAGE> using air or oxygen and a silver or copper chromite catalyst; and organoleptic uses of such oxidation product in the field of perfumery, colognes and perfumed articles (e.g. perfumed plastics, solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions or drier-added fabric softener articles).