The present invention relates to novel compounds and their use in fragrance compositions. Novel 3.2.1-bicyclo-octene and -octane compounds of the present invention are represented by formula:
wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, acetate, carbonate monomethyl ester, and allyloxy;
and wherein the broken line represents a single or double bond.
The present invention pertains to a method of counteracting a malodor by introducing a malodor counteracting effective amount of a novel 3.2.1-bicyclo-octene or -octane compound represented by formula:
wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, acetate, carbonate monomethyl ester, and allyloxy;
and wherein the broken line represents a single or double bond.