The use of alcohols of formula (I)×
wherein
X is selected from hydroxyl and C
1
-C
6
hydroxyalkyl;
I) n is an integer from 6 to 10, and R is selected from hydrogen and methyl; or
II) n is 0 or 1, and R is selected from branched C
3
-C
6
alkyl and C
5
-C
6
cycloalkyl;
with the proviso that the compound of formula (I) contains 11 to 15 carbon atoms; for the reduction of the sensory perception of malodour.
The use of alcohols of formula (I) wherein X is selected from hydroxyl and C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl; III) n is an integer from 6 to 10, and R is selected from hydrogen and methyl; or IV) n is 0 or 1, and R is selected from branched C3-C6 alkyl and C5-C6 cycloalkyi; with the proviso that the compound of formula (I) contains 11 to15 carbon atoms. for the reduction of the sensory perception of malodour.