3-Methyl Oxetanemethanol Derivatives and Their Use in Perfume Compositions

Abstract

The present invention relates to new 3-methyl oxetanemethanol derivatives and their use as fragrance chemicals suitable for incorporation in fine fragrances, cosmetics, toiletries and related applications.

1 . A method of improving, enhancing or modifying a fragrance formulation through the addition of an olfactory acceptable amount of the  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein R is selected from the group consisting of straight, branched, cyclic or aromatic hydrocarbon moieties containing single and/or double bonds; carbonyls and carboxy compounds.  
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the fragrance is incorporated into a product selected from perfumes, colognes, toilet waters, cosmetic products, personal care products, fabric care products, cleaning products and air fresheners.  
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 2  wherein the cleaning product is selected from the group consisting of detergents, dishwashing compositions, scrubbing compounds and window cleaners.  
   
   
       4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the amount incorporated into a fragrance is from about 0.005 to about 10 weight percent.  
   
   
       5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the amount incorporated into a fragrance is from about 0.5 to about 8 weight percent.  
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the amount of incorporated into a fragrance is from about 1 to about 7 weight percent.  
   
   
       7 . A fragrance formulation containing an olfactory effective amount of the compound of formula  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein R is selected from the group consisting of straight, branched, cyclic or aromatic hydrocarbon moieties containing single and/or double bonds; carbonyls and carboxy compounds.  
   
   
       8 . A method for improving, enhancing or modifying a fragrance through the addition of an olfactory acceptable amount of the compound of the formula below:  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein R is selected from the group consisting of straight, branched, cyclic or aromatic hydrocarbon moieties containing single and/or double bonds; carbonyls and carboxy compounds.  
   
   
       9 . The method of  claim 8  wherein the fragrance is incorporated into a product selected from perfumes, colognes, candles, toilet waters, cosmetic products, personal care products, fabric care products, cleaning products and air fresheners.  
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 9  wherein the cleaning product is selected from the group consisting of soaps, detergents, dishwashing compositions, scrubbing compounds and window cleaners.  
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 9  wherein the product is a personal care product.  
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 8  wherein the level is from about 0.005 to about 10 weight percent.  
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 8  wherein the level is from about 0.1 to about 8 weight percent.  
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 8  wherein the level is from about 0.5 to about 5 weight percent.