Synthesis and odour properties of some saturated and unsaturated ketones and their derivatives

Abstract

Five ketones, both unsaturated and saturated, which have phenyl and/or t-butyl groups as substituents located at the end of a molecule have been prepared. They were used as starting materials in the synthesis of ethylene and propylene acetals, alcohols and their acetates. Thirteen from twenty three synthesized compounds (all ethylene and propylene acetals, an alcohol and two acetates) have not been described yet. The odour properties for all the prepared compounds have been determined. Most of them have pleasant, fruity-floral odours.