Abstract: The present invention concerns the field of plant extracts and their uses, in particular for cosmetic, oral hygiene and pharmaceutical purposes. In particular the invention concerns blackberry leaf extracts and preparations and medicaments containing them, as well as their use to inhibit irritating and inflammatory skin conditions.

Abstract: The invention provides the use of a 4-hydroxydihydrochalcone of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 each, independently, represent H, OH or O-alkyl, with the proviso that at least one of the groups R1, R2 or R3 represents OH, a salt of such a 4-hydroxydihydrochalcone of the formula (I), a mixture containing or consisting of two or more different 4-hydroxydihydrochalcones of the formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each defined in the way given above, a mixture containing or consisting of salts of two or more different 4-hydroxydihydrochalcones of the formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each defined in the way given above or a mixture containing or consisting of a 4-hydroxydihydrochalcone of the formula (I) or two or more different 4-hydroxydihydrochalcones of the formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each defined in the way given above, and a salt of a 4-hydroxydihydrochalcone of the formula (I) or two or more salts of different 4-hydroxydihydrochalcones of the formula

Abstract: The present invention relates to alkyl-substituted tetrahydropyrans, mixtures containing these alkyl-substituted tetrahydropyrans, their respective use and corresponding flavored products.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of C10-C14-alkane-1,2-diols, in particular 1,2-decanediol, 1,2-dodecanediol and/or 1,2-tetradecanediol, in the preparation of a composition for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of Malassezia-induced dandruff formation, as well as to cosmetic and/or dermatological preparations comprising C10-C14-alkane-1,2-diols.

Abstract: Synergistically active mixtures of straight-chain 1,2-alkanediols having 5 to 10 C atoms and their use as skin moisture-regulating compositions are described. Binary and ternary mixtures of 1,2-pentanediol, 1,2-hexanediol and 1,2-octanediol have proved to be particularly active here. Cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulations and ready-to-use cosmetic or pharmaceutical products comprising particularly synergistically active mixtures of the 1,2-alkanediols mentioned and the use of these formulations and products are furthermore described.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of 2E,4E-decadienoic acid-N-isobutylamide (trans-pellitorin) as flavorant, in particular as salivation inducing flavor substance, preferably in a foodstuff or nutrient, an oral hygienic preparation or a gourmet or snack preparation. Further, the invention concerns preparations, semi-finished preparations as well as fragrance, aroma and taste compositions, containing trans-pelletorin as well as a processes for the production of trans-pelletorin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-propanone of formula (I) a method for preparation of the compound of formula (I) and its use as an antioxidant in formulations and products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to specific synergistic active antimicrobial compositions for hygiene disinfectant products like antimicrobial liquid or solid soaps, disinfectant cleansing solutions and disinfectant emulsions for the treatment of skin surface, specifically for the treatment of hand surface and/or for the treatment of technical surfaces like e.g. surgery equipment comprising a mixture comprising or consisting of a) an antimicrobial active amount of 1,2-decanediol of formula 1: and b) an antimicrobial active amount of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of ethanol, propan-1-ol, propan-2-ol; chlorhexidine digluconate, chloroxylenol, triclosan, triclocarban, benzethonium chloride, methylbenzethonium chloride and benzalkonium chloride.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel mixtures of macrocyclic musk fragrances, the use of these mixtures in fragrance compositions and perfumed products containing these mixtures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound of the Formula (I) wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 denote in each case independently of one another hydrogen, an alkyl radical with 1 to 6 C atoms, or an alkenyl radical with 2 to 6 C atoms, with the proviso that at least one of the radicals R1, R2, R7 and R8 and at least one further of the radicals R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are not hydrogen, wherein independently of one another also two of the radicals R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 can together denote a bridge with one or more bridge C atoms; Y1 and Y2 denote independently of one another hydrogen, methyl or ethyl; and Ra and Rb denote independently of one another hydrogen, an alkyl radical with 1 to 6 C atoms, an alkenyl radical with 2 to 6 C atoms or a cycloalkyl radical with 3 to 6 C atoms as a food flavor substance.

Abstract: The invention concerns preparations, particularly cosmetic or pharmaceutical/dermatological preparations, containing phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid (i.e. 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid) neutralised with basic amino acids such as arginine, lysine, ornithine and histidine so that the pH of the preparation can be at or below 7.0 without incurring crystallisation of the phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid.

Abstract: Optionally isolated and/or purified enatiomers of 2-heptylcyclopropyl-1-carboxylic acid and mixtures of two, three or all enantiomers of 2-heptylcyclopropyl-1-carboxylic acid are disclosed as perfumes and/or flavourings.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a nitrogen-free and sulfur-free odorant for hydrogen gas containing at least one acrylic acid CrC6-alkyl ester and methyl salicylate, its use for the odorisation of hydrogen gas, a process for the odorisation of hydrogen gas and hydrogen gas containing an odorant according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention concerns an aroma composition to reduce or suppress a bitter or astringent impression in the oral cavity, comprising (i) one or more sweeteners and (ii) one or more specific bitter-masking aroma substances and/or flavourings and optionally (iii) one or more sweetness intensifying aroma substances and/or sweeteners and optionally (iv) one or more inactive substances or carriers. The invention also concerns a preparation, containing such an aroma composition, the use of an aroma composition for reducing or eliminating a bitter and astringent effect of an artificial sweetener and a corresponding method for reducing or eliminating the bitter and astringent effect of a sweetener.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyethylene glycol esters and blends of the polyethylene glycol esters with polyethylene glycol ethers, together with in particular cosmetic and/or dermatological preparations containing them, methods for the production thereof and use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to extracts of Tetraselmis sp., preferably Tetraselmis suecica, its cosmetic, dermatological and/or therapeutic uses and compositions and cosmetic, dermatological or therapeutic products comprising such an extract of Tetraselmis sp., preferably Tetraselmis suecica.

Abstract: The invention concerns an O/W emulsifier, an O/W emulsion prepared therefrom and the uses thereof. According to the invention the O/W emulsifier contains (a) 70 to 90 wt. % of glyceryl oleate citrate and (b) 10 to 30 wt. % of a viscosity modifier having a viscosity in the range from 1 to 10,000 mPas.

Abstract: The use of 4-isoamylcyclohexanol [4-(3-methylbutyl)-cyclohexan-1-ol], in particular of cis-4-isoamylcyclohexanol, as an odoriferous or aroma substance, in particular as a flowery odoriferous substance which is distinguished especially by rose and geranium notes, is primarily described. Certain mixtures of cis- and trans-4-isoamylcyclohexanol and a process for the preparation of these mixtures are additionally described.

Abstract: The present invention primarily concerns certain 4-alkyl pyridines of the following formula (I), wherein R is C8-C12 alkyl, odiferous substance mixtures and aromatic substance mixtures containing these 4-alkyl pyridines, the respective uses thereof as an odiferous or aromatic substance (mixture) and corresponding perfumed products.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a flavoring substance-included cellulose, comprising or consisting of cellulose and flavoring substances included in the cellulose, methods for producing such flavoring substance-included celluloses, and mixtures comprising flavoring substance according to the invention.