HELVETICA CHIMICA ACTA Vol. 63, Fasc. 6 (1980) - Nr. 166 ... 166. Synthesis of the Sesquirose Oxides from Rose Oxide ... Summary The eight stereoisomeric sesquirose oxides 9 to 16 were prepared from the four optically active rose oxides 1 to 4. The spectral data, optical rotations and the olfactive properties of 9 to 16 are given. ... The importance of cyclic ethers as flavour and perfume compounds is con- tinually growing. This evolution originated with the two ...