On the Synthesis and Odour Impressionof (Z)-Normethyl-carvo-β-santalol

The synthesis of the title compound is described. Starting with an α-alkylation of (R)-(−)-carvone in position 6 followed by a Wittig reaction, a Tebbe transformation, and a DIBAH ester reduction, this new santalol analogue was obtained which shows a weak woody odour with a dry note of cedrol.