This invention provides compound or a mixture of compounds of formula (I): wherein R and R.sub.1 are independently a substituted or unsubstituted, straight or branched alkyl or alkoxy group having up to 5 carbons, phenyl or substituted phenyl; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently H or CH.sub.3; m is an integer from 0 to 4, and n is an integer from 0 to 2. A method for the synthesis of these compounds is also provided, as is their use as aromachemicals and flavorants and compositions, products and articles containing them.