Functionalisation of saturated hydrocarbons. Part 9. Oxidation of patchouli alcohol by the ‘gif system’: Isolation and organoleptic properties of three new ketonic derivatives

Abstract

Abstract Oxidation of patchouli alcohol ( 1 ) using the ‘Gif system’ afforded as major isolated products three new ketonic derivatives 16–18 . The structures of these compounds were established by spectral techniques including 2D‐NMR. Ketones 16–18 display interesting organoleptic properties.