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j. Cosmet. Sci., 54, 493-498 (September/October 2003) Synthesis of new fragrances from -methylfuran. Part III JANUSZ NOWICKI, Institute of Heavy Organic Synthesis "Blachownia," Energetykgw 9, 47-225 Kgdzierzyn-Kooe1e, Poland. Accepted for publication October 18, 2002. Synopsis The synthesis of new 2-methylfuran-based alcohols is described. The odor and physicochemical character- istics of all new compounds are also presented. INTRODUCTION This paper is a continuation of our research intended to find new outlets for commercial furan intermediates that can be converted into new fragrances (1-6). The investigations presented in Parts I and II covered the synthesis of new alcohols, esters, and acetals from 2-methylfuran. The obtained new furan derivatives offered very interesting flavor char- acteristics (5,6). In particular, cyclic acetals were found very attractive. One of their significant advantages is their relatively high chemical stability. A similar high stability is offered by a group of alcohols that has numerous representative compounds within both naturally occurring and synthesized fragrance materials. The obtained furfuryl alcohols are characterized by original floral fragrances. The purpose of this work was to synthesize a new group of alkylfurfuryl alcohols with expectedly interesting fragrances. Extension and branching of the alkyl chain should favorably affect the profoundness and diversity of the fragrance performance of these compounds. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Furfuryl aldehydes 1 as described in earlier parts (5,6) were employed for the synthesis of new derivatives. HO 493