Abstract: A liquid fragrance composition consisting essentially of: cyclohexylidene phenyl acetonitrile; and one or more ingredients selected from the group consisting of cyclohexyl salicylate, MEFROSOL™ (3-methyl-5-phenyl-pentan-1-ol), HEDIONE™ (methyl 2-(3-oxo-2-pentylcyclopentyl)acetate), diethyl phthalate, isopropyl myristate, amyl salicylate, iso-amyl salicylate, benzyl salicylate, iso-bornyl salicylate, cis-3 hexenyl salicylate, ethyl salicylate, iso-butyl salicylate, methyl salicylate and phenylethyl salicylate; and optionally one or more of 3-methyl-5-phenylpentan-1-ol (MEFROSOL™); an alcohol comprising more than 3 carbon atoms selected from the group consisting of benzyl alcohol, 1-hexanol, 1-heptanol, 1-octanol, cyclohexanol, cyclohexyl propanol, methyl phenyl carbinol, phenyl ethyl alcohol and dimethyl benzyl carbinol; or a glycol ether.

Abstract: A method of making spirogalbanone includes the steps of: (a) subjecting ethynylspirodecanol to a Rupe rearrangement to give a compound of the formula I (b) converting the compound of (a) to a C1-C4 alkyl acetal; (c) subjecting the acetal to a trans-acetalization reaction with allyl alcohol in the presence of a mild acid catalyst; (d) heating the product of (c) in the presence of an acid catalyst to give an allylenolether; and (e) subjecting the product of (d) to a Claisen rearrangement to give spirogalbanone. The method affords an easier and more efficient method of preparation.

Abstract: A method of providing a cooling effect to a product includes the incorporation into the product of at least one compound of the formula I in which m is a number between 0 and 2, X, Y and Z are selected independently from the group consisting of H, halogen, OH, Me, Et, MeO and EtO, and R1, R2 and R3 together comprise at least 6 carbons, selected such that (a) (i) R1 is selected from the group consisting of H, Me, Et, isopropyl and C4-C5 branched alkyl; and ?(ii) R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of Me, Et, isopropyl and Ca-branched alkyl; or (b) any two or all of R1, R2 and R3 together form a monocyclic, bicyclic or tricyclic radical having up to 10 carbons. The compounds confer substantial cooling effects on compositions applied to the skin or taken orally, such as toothpastes, mouthwashes, foodstuffs, beverages, confectionery, tobacco products, skin creams and ointments.

Abstract: A process for the hydrogenation of a substrate comprising a carbon heteroatom double bond in the presence of a transition metal complex comprising a tridentate or bisdentate-ligand containing a nitrogen, sulphur and phosphorus atom, of which at least the N- and P- and optionally also the S-atom coordinates with the transition metal.

Abstract: A method of imparting to, or modifying in, a comestible product, umami taste, including the addition to a comestible product base of at least one compound of formula (I) wherein one of X1, X2, or X3 is selected from the group consisting of S, N and O and the remaining two are CH2; and A is selected from in which R1, R2, R3, R4 R5, R6 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, methyl, ethyl, propyl, OH, OMe, OEt, COOH, COOR7, in which R7 is selected from linear or branched C1-C7 alkyl, and CONR8R9, in which R8 and R9 are independently selected from hydrogen and straight or branched C1-C4 alkyl; or any two adjacent substituents R2-R6 together form a ring of 5 or 6 members; and n is 1 or 0.

Abstract: A method of forming a macrocyclic musk compound comprising the steps of:— i) cross-metathesizing a first olefin and a second olefin in the presence of a homogeneous transition metal catalyst comprising an alkylidene ligand, to form a statistical mixture of a hetero-dimer intermediate of said first and second terminal olefin, and homo-dimers ii) separating the hetero-dimer from the statistical mixture of hetero- and homo-dimers iii) and cyclizing the hetero-dimer intermediate to form the macrocyclic musk compound.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula I R1 is —(CHR4)m—(CHR5)n—(CHR6)o—CHO, with R4, R5, R6 being independently selected from H or Me, and with m, n, o being independently selected from 0 and 1; R2 is H or Me; and R3 is a C3-C6 branched, linear or cyclic alkenyl residue. Said compounds are useful as perfume ingredients in personal care and household care products.

Abstract: A malodor-counteracting composition comprising (i) a salt of general formula (I) R1R2R3R4N+X???(I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 are independently selected from C1-4 alkyl, or R1, R2, R3, R4 may together constitute a nitrogen-containing cyclic system in which the nitrogen is part of a pyridinium or an imidazolinium ring; and X? is a counterion characterized by its protonated form having an acidity constant (pKa) lying between 1 and 6; and (ii) an alpha, beta-unsaturated carbonyl compound of the general formula R5R6C?CR7C(?O)YR8??(II) wherein R5, R6, R7 and R8 are independently selected from hydrogen and C1-10 hydrocarbyl residues which may be saturated, unsaturated, aromatic, cyclic, branched or unbranched, and are optionally substituted, or R5, R6, R7 and R8 may together constitute a cyclic system and Y is oxygen or a single covalent bond, with the proviso that Y is a covalent bond when R8 is hydrogen.

Abstract: A fragrance precursor represented by the formula 1 wherein X and Y together represent a double bond to a carbon atom bearing R1 and R2, with R1?H, methyl, acetyl or C1-C3 alkoxycarbonyl (e.g. ethoxycarbonyl); and R2=phenyl optionally substituted with up to 3 (i.e. 0, 1, 2 or 3) groups selected from C1-C4 alkyl (e.g. methyl, ethyl, iso-propyl, tert-butyl), vinyl, hydroxy, C1-C3 alkoxy (e.g. ethoxy), and —O—CH2—O—, e.g. R2 is benzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl, 4-methylphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl, 4-vinylphenyl or 3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl or R2=naphthyl, (naphthyl)methyl, 1,1,2,4,4,8-hexamethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-7-yl, or 1,1,2,4,4,-pentamethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-7-yl or R2=COR3, wherein R3 is H, C1-C10 alkoxy (e.g. ethoxy, 1-(3,3-dimethylcyclohexyl)ethoxy), C1-C4 alkyl (e.g. methyl, ethyl, propyl, iso-propyl, tert-butyl), e.g.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula 1 wherein, R is hydrogen, alkyl or substituted alkyl, aryl or substituted aryl, are useful intermediates in the synthesis of fragrance ingredients such as Ambrox 2

Abstract: A fragrance composition and use thereof by inhalation to promote activated, pleasant moods. The fragrance composition comprises at least 75% by weight of perfume materials including at least 10% by weight of at least three specific materials from a group identified as Group IMP and optionally up to 90% of specific materials selected from groups identified as HMR, HMI, HMP, RMP and GEN, the amounts of materials from said Groups falling within specified relationships.

Abstract: An encapsulated flavor particle, comprising a vegetable matter particulate core and a flavor coating comprising a sprayed emulsion of flavor and thermoreversible potato starch, the thermoreversible potato starch comprising at least 80% by weight of amylopectin modified with amylomaltase enzyme. The particles provide good flavor release characteristics in consumable compositions, such as chewing gums, beverages, foodstuffs, toothpastes, mouthwashes and the like, while avoiding the use of gelatin.

Abstract: A method of making a coffee flavor soluble granule, including the combining of spray-dried coffee flavor with Maillard process flavor and caramel sugar to form a fine powder, suspending this powder in a fluidized bed and spraying it with a aqueous saccharide binder solution. The product provides both the flavor and appearance of coffee, at considerably lower cost, and it can be used in any application in which coffee flavor is desired.

Abstract: A fragrance precursor of 3-(4-isobutyl-2-methyl phenyl)propanal, comprising at least an enamine and/or an aminal as reaction product of 3-(4-isobutyl-2-methylphenyl)propanal (compound according to formula (I)) and a primary and/or secondary amine useful as a perfume ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention refers to alpha branched alkanoic and alkenoic acids of formula (I) wherein X and R have the same meaning as given in the description. The invention further refers to perfume compositions and fragrance applications comprising them.

Abstract: A method of preparing dry core-shell microcapsules from an aqueous dispersion of such capsules, comprising spraying the dispersion through a two-fluid air-liquid nozzle into a heated chamber having an upper part and a lower part, the spraying taking place in the upper part and the lower part being provided with a means of continuous capsule removal. The method allows the drying of capsules with considerably reduced losses.

Abstract: An aryl-substituted alkanal compound having a molecular weight of less than 300 g/mol and which bears a substituent on the aryl ring ortho to a substituent bearing the aldehyde functionality. Said compounds are useful as perfume ingredients in personal care and household care products.

Abstract: The use of 3-phenyl-1-(2,4,6-trimethoxyphenyl)propan-1-one in an edible composition for suppressing, eliminating or reducing undesirable off-tastes.

Abstract: A perfume composition having controlled release of phytoncides in an atmosphere in order to generate an air condition resembling the air environment of a forest is provided. The perfume composition includes a) at least about 0.6% by weight of at least one phytoncide; and b) a perfume mixture including (i) at least one solvent; and (ii) at least one fragrance ingredient. At least about 25% by weight of the at least one phytoncide is selected from the group consisting of pinene alpha, pinene beta and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Provided is an enzymatic process that hydrolyzes spinach plant material to form a salt-enhancing ingredient, the formed salt-enhancing ingredient, food products comprising said salt-enhancing ingredient and a method of enhancing the salty taste of food products.