This disclosure relates to a process which involves using 1,1,2,3,3-pentamethyl-5-(2-methylallyl)-1,2,3,5,6,7-hexahydro-4H-inden-4-one (Methallyl Indomuscone) and / or 5-(2-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-1, 1,2,3,3-pentamethyl-1,2,3,5,6,7-hexahydro-4H-inden-4-one (Hydroxyisobutyl Indomuscone) as starting material to make 2,2,6,6,7,8,8-heptamethyl-3,6,7,8-tetrahydro-2H-indeno[4,5-b]
furan (Aromatic Cyclized Compound). This disclosure also relates to an anaerobic process which involves using Methallyl Indomuscone and / or Hydroxyisobutyl Indomuscone as starting material to make intermediate compound(s) which can be used to make Aromatic Cyclized Compound or 2,2,6,6,7,8,8-heptamethyldecahydro-2H-indeno[4,5-b]
furan (Musk Indenofuran). This disclosure also relates to a process for making Musk Indenofuran through Aromatic Cyclized Compound as an intermediate. This disclosure also relates to a one-pot process for making Musk Indenofuran by using Hydroxyisobutyl Indomuscone as the starting material. This disclosure also relates to a
phosphine derivative compound of
structural formula (X) and a process of making it.wherein R is selected from the group consisting of
alkyl group, cycloalkyl group,
phenyl group, substituted
phenyl group, and perfluorinated
alkyl group.