NEW MATERIAL:A compound shown by the formula I (R is 1W6C alkyl; R1 is H, or 1W3C alkyl; when R is 1C alkyl, R1 is 2W4C alkyl, and when R is 2C alkyl or 4W6C alkyl, R1 is 1W3C alkyl).
EXAMPLE: 2-Ethyl-cis-3-pentenoic acid.
USE: An imparter for providing fragrance and flavor having durability or a modifier. Having a main tone of fragrance and flavor like fruit or grass, showing a tone of fruit, green flower, etc. which may have fatty fragrance and flavor.
PREPARATION: A trans-2-alkenoic acid shown by the formula II is isomerized in an organic solvent in the presence of both hexamethylphosphoric acid triamide and a basic organic alkali metal compound (e.g., methyllithium, etc.) at about -70Wabout -50°C, to give a compound shown by the formula I easily.
OONISHI KEN
KOJIYOU KUNIO
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