The present invention relates to a process for preparing 3-hydroxy-5-methyl-hexan-2-one, 2-hydroxy-5-methyl-hexan-3-one and mixtures thereof. These compounds have utility as flavoring and masking agents for, e.g., food and beverages.

La presente invenzione riguarda un procedimento per la preparazione 3-hydroxy-5-methyl-hexan-2-one, 2-hydroxy-5-methyl-hexan-3-one e loro miscugli. Questi residui hanno programma di utilità come il condimento ed agenti mascheranti per, per esempio, alimento e bevande.