Abstract The synthesis of the following compounds is described: γ-(4-hydroxy-3- methylphenyl)-butyric acid, 4-(4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)-butanol-(1), 7-methyl-spiro [4.5] deca-6.9-dien-8-one, γ-(4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)-butyric acid and its methyl ester, 4-(4- hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)-butanol-(1) and 6-methyl-spiro [4.5] deca-6.9-dien-8-one.
