Macrocyclic musk lactones and uses thereof

Abstract

Provided herein are uses of lactones, such as macrocyclic lactones, for use in consumer products.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A compound selected from the group consisting of: 
       
         
           
           
               
               
           
         
       
     
     
         2 . The compound of  claim 1 , wherein the compound is: 
       
         
           
           
               
               
           
         
       
     
     
         3 . The compound of  claim 1 , wherein the compound is: 
       
         
           
           
               
               
           
         
       
     
     
         4 . The compound of  claim 1 , wherein the compound is: 
       
         
           
           
               
               
           
         
       
     
     
         5 . The compound of  claim 1 , wherein the compound is: 
       
         
           
           
               
               
           
         
       
     
     
         6 . The compound of  claim 1 , wherein the compound is: 
       
         
           
           
               
               
           
         
       
     
     
         7 . A fragrance composition comprising the compound of  claim 1 . 
     
     
         8 . The composition of  claim 7 , wherein the concentration of the compound is from about 0.01% and about 20% by weight. 
     
     
         9 . The composition of  claim 8 , wherein the concentration of the compound is from about 0.01% and about 10% by weight. 
     
     
         10 . The composition of  claim 7 , further comprising a solvent. 
     
     
         11 . The composition of  claim 10 , wherein the solvent is propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, water, or ethanol. 
     
     
         12 . The composition of  claim 7 , further comprising one or more additional fragrance accords or compounds. 
     
     
         13 . The composition of  claim 12 , wherein the one or more additional fragrance accords or compounds is an aldehydic compound, a balsamic compound, a citrus compound, a floral compound, a fruity compound, a gourmand compound, a green compound, a marine compound, a mossy compound, a musk compound, a piney compound, a powdery compound, a spicy compound, a woody compound, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         14 . A consumer product comprising the fragrance composition of  claim 7 . 
     
     
         15 . The consumer product of  claim 14 , wherein the consumer product is a perfume product, a skin care product, a hair care product, a feminine hygiene product, a fabric care product, or a cleaning product. 
     
     
         16 . The consumer product of  claim 15 , wherein the consumer product is a perfume product. 
     
     
         17 . The consumer product of  claim 15 , wherein the consumer product is a skin care product. 
     
     
         18 . The consumer product of  claim 14 , wherein the consumer product is selected from the group consisting of: fragrance, body wash, shampoo, after bath splash, eau de toilette, cologne, lotion, cream, liquid laundry detergent, compressed cleaning tablet, lip gloss, solid body moisturizer bar, hair care mousse, scented ink, gel hand sanitizer, candle, all-purpose cleaner, linen spray, fabric softener, dishwashing liquid, deodorant stick, soap, scented garbage bags, perfume bearing microcapsules, and eye patch. 
     
     
         19 . The consumer product of  claim 18 , wherein the consumer product is a fragrance. 
     
     
         20 . The consumer product of  claim 18 , wherein the consumer product is a shampoo.