Title of Invention

PERHYDRO NAPHTHALENOL DERIVATIVE ODORANT

Abstract The invention relates to the use as perfuming ingredients of 8a-alkyl-perhydro-naphthalenol derivatives, to impart odor notes of the woody-earthy type.
Full Text PATCHOULOL ODORANT
Technical field
The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it
concerns some perhydro naphthalenol derivatives of formula (I) which are useful as
woody-earthy odorants. The present invention concerns the use of said compounds in the
perfumery industry as well as the compositions or articles containing said compounds.
Prior art
To the best of our knowledge, the invention's compounds are new, and have no
close structural analogues which are known as perfuming ingredients.
Description of the invention
We have now surprisingly discovered that a compound of formula

wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a formyl or acetyl group;
R2 represents a methyl or ethyl group; and
each R represents, independendy from each other, a hydrogen atom or a methyl group,
and at least two of said R are methyl groups;
can be used as perfuming ingredient, for instance to impart odor notes of the woody-
earthy type.
According to an embodiment of the invention, said compound (I) is one wherein
R1 is a hydrogen atom.
According to an embodiment of the invention, said compound (I) is one wherein
R2 is a methyl group.
According to an embodiment of the invention, said compound (I) is of formula

wherein two R represent hydrogen atoms and the two other R represent methyl groups.
As typical examples of the invention's compounds, one may cite perhydro-6,8,8a-
trimethyl-1-naphthalenol. Said compound possesses a woody-earthy odor, combined with
an interesting herbaceous-eucalyptus bottom note. The woody note lacks any amber
connotation, which is often present in woody odorant being naphthalene derivatives.
Furthermore, the overall odor, and in particular the earthy note, is very close to the odor of
the forest floor, and in fact reminds very strongly of the odor of pure patchoulol. From a
perfumistic or odor point of view, perhydro-6,8,8a-trimethyl-l-naphthalenol represents
the closest synthetic analogue of pure patchoulol.
Furthermore the present compound distinguishes itself from the other perfuming
ingredients having patchouli type note by lacking the phenolic, spicy notes so typical of
patchouli oil.
It is also interesting to point out that perhydro-6,8,8a-trimethyl-l-naphthalenol
demonstrated in various detergent tests to be amongst the most substantive compounds of
its odor family.
As mentioned above, the invention concerns the use of a compound of formula (I)
as perfuming ingredient. In other words it concerns a method to confer, enhance, improve
or modify the odor properties of a perfuming composition or of a perfumed article, which
method comprises adding to said composition or article an effective amount of at least a
compound of formula (I). By "use of a compound of formula (I)" it has to be understood
here also the use of any composition containing compound (I) and which can be
advantageously employed in perfumery industry as active ingredients.
Said compositions, which in fact can be advantageously employed as perfuming
ingredient, are also an object of the present invention.
Therefore, another object of the present invention is a perfuming composition
comprising:
i) as perfuming ingredient, at least one invention's compound as defined above;
ii) at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of a perfumery carrier and a
perfumery base; and
iii) optionally at least one perfumery adjuvant.
By "perfumery carrier" we mean here a material which is practically neutral from a
perfumery point of view, i.e. that does not significantly alter the organoleptic properties of
perfuming ingredients. Said carrier may be a liquid or a solid.
As liquid carrier one may cite, as non-limiting examples, an emulsifying system,
i.e. a solvent and a surfactant system, or a solvent commonly used in perfumery. A
detailed description of the nature and type of solvents commonly used in perfumery
cannot be exhaustive. However, one can cite as non-limiting example solvents such as
dipropyleneglycol, diethyl phthalate, isopropyl myristate, benzyl benzoate, 2-(2-
ethoxyethoxy)-l-ethanol or ethyl citrate, which are the most commonly used.
As solid carrier one may cite, as non-limiting examples, absorbing gums or
polymers, or yet encapsulating materials. Examples of such materials may comprise wall-
forming and plasticizing materials, such as mono, di- or trisaccharides, natural or
modified starches, hydrocolloids, cellulose derivatives, polyvinyl acetates,
polyvinylalcohols, proteins or pectins, or yet the materials cited in reference texts such as
H. Scherz, Hydrokolloids : Stabilisatoren, Dickungs- und Gehermittel in Lebensmittel,
Band 2 der Schriftenreihe Lebensmittelchemie, Lebensmittelqualitat, Behr's VerlagGmbH
& Co., Hamburg, 1996. The encapsulation is a well known process to a person skilled in
the art, and may be performed, for instance, using techniques such as spray-drying,
agglomeration or yet extrusion ; or consists of a coating encapsulation, including
coacervation and complex coacervation techniques.
By "perfumery base" we mean here a composition comprising at least one
perfuming co-ingredient.
Said perfuming co-ingredient is not of the formula (I). Moreover, by "perfuming
co-ingredient" it is meant here a compound which is used in perfuming preparation or
composition to impart a hedonic effect. In other words such a co-ingredient, to be
considered as being a perfuming one, must be recognized by a person skilled in the art as
being able to impart or modify in a positive or pleasant way the odor of a composition,
and not just as having an odor.
The nature and type of the perfuming co-ingredients present in the base do not
warrant a more detailed description here, which in any case would not be exhaustive, the
skilled person being able to select them on the basis of its general knowledge and
according to intended use or application and the desired organoleptic effect. In general
terms, these perfuming co-ingredients belong to chemical classes as varied as alcohols,
aldehydes, ketones, esters, ethers, acetates, nitriles, terpenoids, nitrogenous or sulphurous
heterocyclic compounds and essential oils, and said perfuming co-ingredients can be of
natural or synthetic origin. Many of these co-ingredients are in any case listed in reference
texts such as the book by S. Arctander, Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, 1969, Montclair,
New Jersey, USA, or its more recent versions, or in other works of a similar nature, as
well as in the abundant patent literature in the field of perfumery. It is also understood that
said co-ingredients may also be compounds known to release in a controlled manner
various types of perfuming compounds.
For the compositions which comprise both a perfumery carrier and a perfumery
base, other suitable perfumery carriers, than those previously specified, can be also
ethanol, water/ethanol mixtures, limonene or other terpenes, isoparaffins such as those
known under the trademark Isopar (origin: Exxon Chemical) or glycol ethers and glycol
ether esters such as those known under the trademark Dowanol (origin: Dow Chemical
Company).
By "perfumery adjuvant" we mean here an ingredient capable of imparting
additional added benefit such as a color, a particular light resistance, chemical stability,
etc. A detailed description of the nature and type of adjuvant commonly used in
perfuming bases cannot be exhaustive, but it has to be mentioned that said ingredients are
well known to a person skilled in the art.
An invention's composition consisting of at least one compound of formula (I)
and at least one perfumery carrier represents a particular embodiment of the invention as
well as a perfuming composition comprising at least one compound of formula (I), at least
one perfumery carrier, at least one perfumery base, and optionally at least one perfumery
adjuvant.
It is useful to mention here that the possibility to have, in the compositions
mentioned above, more than one compound of formula (I) is important as it enables the
perfumer to prepare accords, perfumes, possessing the odor tonality of various compounds
of the invention, creating thus new tools for their work.
Preferably, any mixture resulting direcdy from a chemical synthesis, e.g. without
an adequate purification, in which the compound of the invention would be involved as a
starting, intermediate or end-product could not be considered as a perfuming composition
according to the invention.
Furthermore, the invention's compound can also be advantageously used in all the
fields of modern perfumery to positively impart or modify the odor of a consumer product
into which said compound (I) is added. Consequently, a perfumed article comprising:
i) as perfuming ingredient, at least one compound of formula (I), as defined above, or
an invention's perfuming composition; and
ii) a consumer product base ;
is also an object of the present invention.
For the sake of clarity, it has to be mentioned that, by "consumer product base",
we mean here a consumer product, which is compatible with perfuming ingredients. In
other words, a perfumed article according to the invention comprises the functional
formulation, as well as optionally additional benefit agents, corresponding to a consumer
product, e.g. a detergent or an air freshener, and an olfactive effective amount of at least
one invention's compound.
The nature and type of the constituents of the consumer product do not warrant a
more detailed description here, which in any case would not be exhaustive, the skilled
person being able to select them on the basis of its general knowledge and according to
the nature and the desired effect of said product.
Examples of suitable consumer product bases include solid or liquid detergents
and fabric softeners as well as all the other articles common in perfumery, namely
perfumes, colognes or after-shave lotions, perfumed soaps, shower or bath salts, mousses,
oils or gels, hygiene products or hair care products such as shampoos, body-care products,
deodorants or antiperspirants, air fresheners and also cosmetic preparations. As detergents
there are intended applications such as detergent compositions or cleaning products for
washing up or for cleaning various surfaces, e.g. intended for textile, dish or hard-surface
treatment, whether they are intended for domestic or industrial use. Other perfumed
articles are fabric refreshers, ironing waters, papers, wipes or bleaches.
Some of the above-mentioned consumer product bases may represent an
aggressive medium for the invention's compound, so that it may be necessary to protect
the latter from premature decomposition, for example by encapsulation.
The proportions in which the compounds according to the invention can be
incorporated into the various aforementioned articles or compositions vary within a wide
range of values. These values are dependent on the nature of the article to be perfumed
and on the desired organoleptic effect as well as the nature of the co-ingredients in a given
base when the compounds according to the invention are mixed with perfuming co-
ingredients, solvents or additives commonly used in the art.
For example, in the case of perfuming compositions, typical concentrations are in
the order of 0.01 % to 30 % by weight, or even more, of the compounds of the invention
based on the weight of the composition into which they are incorporated. Concentrations
lower man these, such as in the order of 0.01% to 10% by weight, can be used when these
compounds are incorporated into perfumed articles, percentage being relative to the
weight of the article.
The invention's compounds were prepared by reacting an adequate cyclohexenone
with an adequate diene (under Diels-Alder conditions) and then fully reducing the
naphthalenone obtained. The examples herein below provided specific examples of this
synthetic approach.
Examples
The invention will now be described in further detail by way of the following
examples, wherein the abbreviations have the usual meaning in the art, the temperatures
are indicated in degrees centigrade (°C); the NMR spectral data were recorded in CDCl3
(if not stated otherwise) with a 360 or 400 MHz machine for 1H and 13C, the chemical
displacements 8 are indicated in ppm with respect to TMS as standard, the coupling
constants J are expressed in Hz.
Example 1
Synthesis of perhvdro-6.8.8a-trimethyl-1-naphthalenol
I) General procedure for the Diels-Alder coupling
In a 500 ml reactor were introduced AlEtCl2, or AlCl3, 0.1 g of BHT and toluene, or
CH2Cl2. Then, under vigorous stirring, was added the appropriate cyclohexenone
dropwise, so as to maintain the temperature below 30°C. Afterwards was added the diene
dropwise and, when the reaction ended, the reaction mixture was hydrolyzed with 5%
aqueous HC1, extracted twice with Et2O. The organic layer was then washed with a
saturated NaHCO3 aqueous solution, water, brine and then dried over Na2SO4.
Evaporation of the solvents, chromatography (SiO2, elution heptane/AcOEt 98:2) and
distillation provided the unsaturated naphthalenone.
II) General procedure for the hydrogenation of the unsaturated naphthalenone into the
perhydro naphthalenone
In a 100 ml flask were introduced the appropriate unsaturated naphthalenone, ethyl acetate
and 10% w/w, relative to the unsaturated naphdialenone, of Pd/C 5%. The mixture was
thus stirred under H2, at a room temperature, until consumption of the theoretical amount
of hydrogen. Afterwards, the reaction mixture was filtered over Nylon 6/6. Evaporation of
the solvents and distillation provided the perhydro naphthalenone.
III) General procedure for the reduction of the perhydro naphthalenone into the
perhydro naphthalenol
In a 100 ml flask, maintained under Ar atmosphere, were introduced 2 molar equivalents,
with respect of the ketone, of LiAlH4 in Et2O. Then the appropriate perhydro
naphdialenone was added dropwise, so as to maintain the reflux. After completion of the
reaction, the mixture was stirred for 30 minutes at reflux. Afterwards the reaction mixture
was hydrolyzed with a stoechiometric amount of aqueous NaOH and the organic layer
was dried over Na2SO4. Evaporation of the solvents and distillation provided the perhydro
naphthalenol.
- 6,8,8a-trimethvl-3,4.4a, 5,8,8a-hexahydro-l (2H)-navhthalenone
Prepared according to general procedure I), with the following quantities:
2-Methyl-2-cyclohexen-l-one (22 g; 0.2 mol)
Ethyl aluminium dichloride (1 molar solution in hexanes; 40 ml; 0.04 mol)
Methylpentadiene (24.6 g; 0.3 mol), Dichloromethane (200 ml)
The title product was obtained in 50 % yield (two isomers; GC ratio = 27.2:72.8)
B.p.= 85 °C (0.015 mbar)
1H-NMR: 0.78 (d, J = 7, 0.75 H); 0.91 (s, 0.75 H); 1.18 (d, J = 7, 2.25 H); 1.32 (s, 2.25
H); 1.44-2.30 (m, 8 H); 1.63 (broad s, 2.25 H); 1.68 (broad s, 0.75 H); 2.58-
2.75 (m, 2 H); 5.09 (broad s, 0.25 H); 5.23 (broad s, 0.75 H).
- Perhvdro-6,8,8a-trimethyl-l-naphthalenone
Prepared according to general procedure II), with the following quantities:
6,8,8a-trimethyl-3,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-l(2H)-naphthalenone (9.60 g, 0.05 mol)
5 % Pd-C (1.0 g), EtOAc (100 ml)
The title product was obtained in 97 % yield, as a mixture of isomers (GC ratio =
66:22:6:6).
B.p. = 75 °C (0.071 mbar)
1H-NMR: 0.61-1.25 (m, 8H); 1.30-1.50 (m, 7H); 1.55-2.32 (m, 6H); 2.50-2.65 (m, 1H).
- Perh\dro-6,8,8a-trimethyl-l-naphthalenol
Prepared according to general procedure IE), with the following quantities:
Perhydro-6,8,8a-trimethyl-l-naphthalenone (3 g, 0.016 mmol)
Lithium aluminium hydride (0.31 g, 0.008 mol), Diethylether (30 ml)
The title compound was obtained in 98 % yield, as a mixture of isomers (GC ratio =
64:31:5).
B.p. = 86 °C (0.027 mbar)
'H-NMR: 0.82-1.05 (m, 9 H); 1.12-1.54 (m, 9 H); 1.60-2.18 (m, 5 H); 3.30-3.60 (m, 1 H).
Example 2
Preparation of a perfuming composition
A perfume for a softener base, of the floral-violette type, was prepared by admixing the
following ingredients:
Ingredients Parts by weight
Hexyl acetate 20
Benzyl acetate 30
Anisic aldehyde 15
C11 Leniceldehyde 10
C 12 Aldehyde 10
Hexylcinnamic aldehyde 60
MNA Aldehyde 10
l0% Aldolone®1) 15
Methyl anthranilate 5
Citronellol 20
4-Cyclohexyl-2-methyl-2-butanol 30
Damascone Alpha 5
Decal 10
Dihydromyrcenol 30
Eugenol 45
Geraniol 20
Habanolide®2) 75
1,3-Benzodioxole-5-carbaldehyde 5
Helvetolide®3) 25
Hivernal®4) 15
Iralia®5) Total 30
Lilial®6) 120
Linalol 50
Lorysia®7) 50
Hedione®8) 70
10%* Neobutenone® 9) Alpha 10
Rose oxide 5
Phenylhexanol 30
Hexyl salicylate 75
2,2,7/8,9/10-Tetramethylspiro[5.5]undec-8-en-l-one 10
Undecavertol 15
Vanilline 5
Ionone alpha __15
940
* in dipropyleneglycol
1) 7-propyl-2h,4h-l,5-benzodioxepin-3-one; origin: Firmenich SA, Switzerland
2) pentadecenolide; origin: Firmenich SA, Switzerland
3) (1S,1'R)-2-[l-(3',3'-dimethyl-r-cyclohexyl)ethoxy]-2-methylpropyl propanoate; origin:
Firmenich SA, Switzerland
4) 3-(3,3/l,l-dimethyl-5-indanyl)propanal; origin: Firmenich SA, Switzerland
5) Mixture of methyl ionones; origin: Firmenich SA, Switzerland
6) 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-2-methylpropanal; origin: Givaudan-Roure SA, Vernier,
Switzerland
7) 4-(l,l-dimethylethyl)-l-cyclohexyl acetate; origin: Firmenich SA, Switzerland
8) Methyl dihydrojasmonate; origin: Firmenich SA, Switzerland
9) l-(5,5-dimethyl-l-cyclohexen-l-yl)-4-penten-l-one; origin: Firmenich SA, Switzerland
The addition of 60 parts by weight of perhydro-6,8,8a-trimethyl-l-naphthaleno] brings a
nice Patchouli effect to this fabric softener fragrance, even more striking on dry cloth.
Example 3
Preparation of a perfuming composition
An eau de cologne for man, of the woody-herbaceous type, was prepared by admixing the
following ingredients:
Ingredients Parts by weight
Benzyl acetate 30
Linalyl acetate 140
Isobornyl acetate 70
Armoise essential oil 50
Cashmeran®1* 10
Cetalox®2)Laevo 10
Lemon essential oil 60
4-Cyclohexyl-2-methyl-2-butanol 100
Coumarine 130
10%* Ethylvanilline 10
Eugenol 125
Geranium essential oil 20
Habanolide®3) 250
Hedione®4)HC 50
Hydroxycitronellal 20
10%* Indol 10
Iso E Super®5) 500
10%* Isobutylquinoleine 60
Isojasmone 20
Lilyflore®6) 40
Linalol 100
Spearmint 15
Mousse Cristal 75
Muscenone7) Delta 55
Dextro trans-l-(2,2,6-trimethyl-l-cyclohexyl)-3-hexanol 10
Pine essential oil 50
Rosemary essential oil 30
Amyl salicylate 50
Terpineol Alpha 10
2-Ethyl-4,4-dimethyl-1 -cyclohexanone 5
Red thyme essential oil 15
10%* Undecalactone gamma 10
10%*Verdox®8) 35
(2,2-dimethoxyethyl)benzene 10
Vertofix®9)Coeur 20
Vetyver essential oil 30
Ylang Extra 15
2,4-Dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-l-carbaldehyde ___10
2250
* in dipropyleneglycol
1) l,2,3,5,6,7-Hexahydro-l,l,2,3,3-pentamethyl-4-indenone; origin: International Flavors
& Fragrances, USA
2) Laevo isomer of dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-naphtho[2,l-b]furan; origin:
Firmenich SA, Switzerland
3) Pentadecenolide; origin: Firmenich SA, Switzerland;
4) Methyl dihydrojasmonate; origin: Firmenich SA, Switzerland
5) l-(octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphtalenyl)-l-ethanone; origin: International
Flavors & Fragrances, USA
6) 2,5-dimelhyl-2-indanmethanol; origin: Firmenich SA, Switzerland
7) 3-Methyl-(4)-cyclopentadecenone; origin: Firmenich SA, Switzerland
8) 2-Tert-butyl-l-cyclohexyl acetate; origin: International Flavors & Fragrances, USA
9) Methyl cedryl ketone; origin: International Flavors & Fragrances, USA
The addition of 750 parts by weight of perhydro-6,8,8a-trimethyl-l-naphfhalenol gives an
earthy-Patchouli twist to this masculine woody-herbal fragrance, a little but like real
patchouli would do, but that no other synthetic woods are able to give.
WE CLAIM :
1. A compound of formula

wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a formyl or acetyl group;
R2 represents a methyl or ethyl group; and
each R represents, independently from each other, a hydrogen atom or a methyl group,
and at least two of said R are methyl groups.
2. A compound according to claim 1, characterized in that it is of formula

wherein two R represent hydrogen atoms and the two other R represent methyl groups.
3. A compound according to claim 1, characterized in that it is perhydro-
6,8,8a-trimethyl-l-naphthalenol.
4. A perfuming composition comprising
i) at least an invention's compound as defined in claim 1. 2 or 3:
ii) at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of a perfumery carrier and a
perfumen" base: and
iii) optionally at least one perfumery adjuvant.
5. A perfumed article comprising:
i) at least one compound of formula (I), as defined in claim 1, 2 or 3, or a composition
as defined in claim 4; and
ii) a consumer product base.
6. A perfumed article according to claim 5, characterized in that the
consumer product base is a solid or liquid detergent, a fabric softener, a perfume, a
cologne or after-shave lotion, a perfumed soap, a shower or bath salt, mousse, oil or gel, a
hygiene product, a hair care product, a shampoo, a body-care product, a deodorant or
antiperspirant, an air freshener, a cosmetic preparation, a fabric refresher, an ironing
water, a paper, a wipe or a bleach.
7. A method to confer, enhance, improve or modify the odor properties of a
perfuming composition or of a perfumed article, which method comprises adding to said
composition or article an effective amount of at least a compound of formula

wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a formyl or acetyl group;
R2 represents a methyl or ethyl group; and
each R represents, independently from each other, a hydrogen atom or a methyl group,
and at least two of said R are methyl groups.



The invention relates to the use as perfuming ingredients of 8a-alkyl-perhydro-naphthalenol derivatives, to impart
odor notes of the woody-earthy type.

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Patent Number 279942
Indian Patent Application Number 1441/KOLNP/2010
PG Journal Number 06/2017
Publication Date 10-Feb-2017
Grant Date 06-Feb-2017
Date of Filing 22-Apr-2010
Name of Patentee FIRMENICH SA
Applicant Address 1, ROUTE DES JEUNES, P.O. BOX 239, CH-1211 GENEVA 8 SWITZERLAND
Inventors:
# Inventor's Name Inventor's Address
1 MORETTI, ROBERT 1, CHEMIN DE SOUS-BOIS, CH-1212 GRAND-LANCY SWITZERLAND
2 ETTER, OLIVIER 35, RUE PEILLONNEX, CH-1225 CHENE-BOURG, SWITZERLAND
PCT International Classification Number C07C 35/36,C11B 9/00
PCT International Application Number PCT/IB2008/054491
PCT International Filing date 2008-10-29
PCT Conventions:
# PCT Application Number Date of Convention Priority Country
1 PCT/IB2007/054690 2007-11-19 IB