The statement has been made by Delangel that “as a rule, acetylenic linkages produce unpleasant odors.**** An exception is methylheptine carboxylate.” 2 Apparently, the acetylenic linkage adjacent to an alcoholic group forms another exception of Delange's generalization. For e~ ample,~ octin-2-01-1 has a much pleasanter and more intense odor than octanol. 2-methylhexin-3-01-2 has a very pleasant, flower-like odor. Finally, it is well ...
