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Described is a class of macrocyclic carbonates defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of from 1 up to 8 and m is an integer of from 1 up to 8 and where n and m may be the same or different; processes for producing same by means of first forming dialkenyl carbonates defined according to the structure: ##STR2## by reacting one or both of the alcohols defined according to the structures: ##STR3## with a dialkyl carbonate defined according to the structure: ##STR4## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 lower alkyl; and then carrying out a metathesis reaction on the compound having the structure: ##STR5## thereby forming the compound having the structure: ##STR6## and organoleptic uses of the macrocyclic carbonates having the structure: ##STR7## in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of foodstuffs, chewing gums, toothpastes, medicinal products, chewing tobaccos, perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles (i.e. solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and perfumed polymers).

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