Abstract: Aqueous compositions, methods of manufacturing such aqueous compositions, and methods of removing reducing and/or suppressing malodours using such aqueous compositions are described. These compositions utilize a combination of hydrogen peroxide, a source of copper II, nonionic surfactant and alcohol to provide a highly effective and stable malodour removing, reducing and/or suppressing composition. The compositions are particularly useful as aerosol compositions for effective malodour removal, reduction and/or suppression in particular malodours from open sites such as landfill and in closed domestic environments such as the home. Also described is a stabilized hydrogen peroxide solution, which is stable on the addition of copper (II) salts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain derivatives of 2-ethyl-4-(2?,2?-dimethyl-3?-alkyl-3?-cyclopenten-1?-yl)-4-penten-1-ol. These compounds possess very interesting perfuming ingredients due to their unusual combination of sandalwood and floral notes. The present invention also concerns the use of such compounds in the perfumery industry as well as the compositions or articles containing such compounds.

Abstract: Compositions, methods and apparatuses for reducing or eliminating malodors from indoor air are described. The method utilizes vapor phase hydrogen peroxide (VPHP) generated from either evaporation from an aqueous-based liquid composition or sublimation from a solid hydrogen peroxide-containing compound. VPHP engages a media coated with at least one transitional metal element or compound, which acts as an oxidation catalyst, in the presence of air that contains malodorous compounds to provide increased efficacy of malodor molecule oxidation. The apparatus can employ a disposable porous non-woven filter pad coated with one or more transition metal compounds, and a solid source of VPHP. Malodor-containing air engages the pad in the presence of the VPHP to effectively oxidize the malodorants. The apparatus can also include a mechanism to provide color change(s) in the presence of VPHP to indicate whether the device contains VPHP or not.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a variety of applications for an antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial agent comprises a silanol containing molecule, the silanol containing molecule comprising silanols (R1R2R3SiOH), siloxanediols HO(R1R2SiO)nH, siloxanols HO(R1R2SiO)nSiR1R2R3 or combinations thereof, where R1, R2 and R3 are selected from alkyl or fluoroalkyl moieties having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, vinyl or aryl groups and n is less than about 6.

Abstract: A freshening composition having a malodor control component, about 1% to about 5% of low molecular weight monohydric alcohols, and an aqueous carrier are provided. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric. The composition may be delivered to fabrics and/or air. The malodor control component may include an effective amount of volatile aldehydes and/or an acid catalyst.

Abstract: A polymeric composition comprising a copolymer of ethylene with at least another monomer comprising at least a heteroatom, a tackifier, less than 10% of a compatible plasticizer or blend of plasticizers and a volatile material. The compositions are able to deliver effectively the volatile material incorporated for a long time and also have good adhesion properties on most substrates.

Abstract: Methods of removing odors, particularly odors within enclosed environments are provided which employ nanocrystalline metal oxide and metal hydroxide particles. The nanocrystalline particles are dispersed within an enclosed space so as to contact exposed surfaces located within the space such as walls, floors, upholstery, and the like and adsorb odor-causing materials located within the enclosed space.

Abstract: A discrete powder which includes particles in which a biliquid foam has been entrapped within a matrix of a polymeric material. A process for the preparation of these discrete powders includes the steps of: i) preparing a biliquid foam, ii) forming a dispersion of the biliquid foam in an aqueous solution, suspension or dispersion of a polymeric material, and iii) subjecting the dispersion to drying under conditions such that a discrete powder is formed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns some acetal derivatives of 3-methyl citral of formula (I) wherein the dotted lines indicate the presence of a single or double bond; R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl group, R2 represents a hydrogen atom or methyl group; and each R3, taken alone, simultaneously or independently, represents a C1-3 alkyl or alkenyl group; or said R3 groups, taken together, represent a C2-6 hydrocarbon group optionally comprising an oxygen atom. The present invention concerns the use of said compounds in the perfumery industry as well as the compositions or articles containing said compounds.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use as perfuming ingredient, for instance to impart odor notes of the floral and/or green type, of a compound of formula 5 wherein R is an ortho, meta or para substituent of the phenyl, and represents a hydrogen atom or a C 1-2 alkyl or alkoxyl group; R 1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl group; 10 R 2 represents a hydrogen atom or a C 1-3 alkyl group; and X represents a CHO, COOR 3, CH(OR 4) 2 or CN group, R 3 being a methyl or ethyl group, and R 4, taken seperately, being a methyl or ethyl group, or said R 4, taken together, a C 2-5 alkanediyl group; and at least one of said R, R 1 or R 2 represents a group containing at least one carbon atom.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel 4-alkyl cyclohexanepropanal compounds and a method of improving, enhancing or modifying a fragrance formulation through the addition of an olfactory acceptable amount of the novel compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns ?-substituted cyclopentanecarbonitriles or cyclohexanecarbonitriles. These compounds are valuable perfuming ingredients having fruity or jasminic odor notes. The present invention also concerns the compositions or articles containing the compound.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to passive liquid air freshener systems that allow fragrances to evaporate through use of a wicking element where fluid moves by capillary action towards the emanating surface, as well as the fragrance stabilizing compositions used therein and to active liquid air freshener systems that assist the evaporation of the fragrances through use of electrical devices, heated elements or forced air units. Cyclomethicone-based liquid compositions, preferably clear, provide an improved rate of evaporation of perfume materials from the air freshener device emanating surface and allow the use of fragrance materials with a wide range of characteristics. Embodiments utilize cyclomethicone in combination with other solvents specifically to increase solubility, enhance performance, maintain consistent fragrance character and maximize the range of aromatic materials that can be used.

Abstract: A perfuming composition capable of prolonging the release of a perfuming component into the surrounding environment when applied on a surface. This composition utilizes hydrophobic block copolymers in the presence of high amounts of ethanol. The invention also relates to consumer articles containing such compositions. It finally provides methods for the perfuming of a surface and a method for increasing the long-lastingness of a perfuming component using these compositions.

Abstract: Sandalwood perfuming ingredients that are 2-[perhydro-trialkyl-2-naphthalenylidene]-1-propanol or propanal derivatives of the formula wherein one dotted line represents a carbon-carbon single bond and the other a carbon-carbon single bond or double bond; X represents a CH2OH group or a CHO group; each R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; and the R2, taken separately, represent each a hydrogen atom or the two R2 groups, taken together, represent a CH2 group or a carbon-carbon double bond; and said compound is in the form of any one of its stereoisomers or a mixture thereof, along with the use of such compound(s) in perfuming compositions or articles in the perfumery industry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns specific oxime or nitrite derivatives of 4-dodecene, which are useful perfuming ingredients in particular to impart natural mandarin odor notes.

Abstract: A malodor control composition having at least one volatile aldehyde and an acid catalyst, and methods thereof are provided. The malodor control composition is suitable for a variety of applications, including use in fabric and air freshening products.

Abstract: A method of neutralizing malodors by providing a malodor control composition having a mixture of volatile aldehydes is provided. In some embodiments, the malodor control composition includes an acid catalyst.

Abstract: A malodor control composition having a mixture of volatile aldehydes and methods thereof are provided. The composition is suitable for a variety of applications, including use in fabric and air freshening products.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel compound, [(4E, 4Z)-5-methoxy-3-methyl-4-pentenyl]-benzene, and a method of improving, enhancing or modifying a fragrance formulation through the addition of an olfactory acceptable amount of this novel compound.

Abstract: A bar of soap that will help the environment, solve an age old problem of what to do with the annoying pieces of leftover soap, save consumers money by using the complete bar of soap and provide additional functions from one bar of soap.

Abstract: Described is the use of specific lactone compounds for protecting body-care and household products from photolytic and oxidative degradation. These compounds perform outstanding antioxidant properties.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel 4-alkyl cyclohexanepropanal compounds and a method of improving, enhancing or modifying a fragrance formulation through the addition of an olfactory acceptable amount of the novel compounds.

Abstract: The present disclosure refers to 5,7-dioxatetracyclo[9.2.1.01.9,04.8]tetradecane derivatives of formula I wherein R1-R3 have the same meaning as given in the description. The disclosure furthermore refers to their preparation and to perfume compositions and fragrance applications including them.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fragrance compound of bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxylic acid, ethyl ester: and its isomeric compounds.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use as perfuming ingredient (of the fruity type) of a compound of formula (I) in the form of any one of its stereoisomers or of a mixture thereof, and wherein R1 represents a C1-3 alkyl or alkenyl group, R2 represents a methyl or ethyl group, R3 represents a C1-4 alkyl or alkenyl group, and said compound (I) has from 8 to 12 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to liquid air freshener systems that allow fragrances to evaporate through use of a wicking element where fluid moves by capillary action towards the emanating surface, as well as the fragrance stabilizing compositions used therein. Cyclomethicone-based liquid compositions, preferably clear, provide an improved rate of evaporation of perfume materials from the air freshener device emanating surface and allow the use of fragrance materials with a wide range of characteristics. Embodiments utilize cyclomethicone in combination with other solvents specifically to increase solubility, enhance performance, maintain consistent fragrance character and maximize the range of aromatic materials that can be used.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved controlled delivery system that can be incorporated into personal and household care products, such as deodorants, body wash, hair products, air refresher, fabric refresher, and other personal and household products, for the counteraction and management of malodor. The controlled delivery system of the present invention controls malodor by a dual action; it absorbs and neutralizes the malodor and it releases an odorous or non-odorous substance to counteract malodor in the environment over an extended period of time. The simultaneous dual action of the controlled delivery system of the present invention eliminates the malodor and can provide a long lasting pleasant odor over an extended period of time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery and concerns the use as perfuming ingredient of ketones of formula wherein n represents 0, 1 or 2, m represents 0, 1 or 2, the dotted lines represent only single bonds or one double bond and two single bonds, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl group, said R1 group being located at any of the position of the cyclic moiety, R2 represents a C1-C3 O-alkyl or O-alkenyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted ethylene or cyclopropyl group. Said compounds are useful to impart a clean and natural fruity, pineapple odor type. The present invention concerns also the compositions or articles containing said compounds (I) as well as some of said compounds (I).

Abstract: The present invention refers to compound of formula (I) wherein R1 is methyl, ethyl or vinyl; the bond between C-3? and C-4? is a single bond or the dotted line together with the bond between C-3? and C-4? represents a double bond; and the side chain —CR1OH is at position 1? or 4? of the ring. The invention furthermore refers to their preparation and to fragrance applications comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns specific derivatives of 1-alkenyl cyclopentanol, or 1-alkenyl cyclohexanol, wherein the alkenyle group is branched. These compounds are useful perfuming ingredients capable of imparting sap and/or earthy notes.

Abstract: A fragrance is held in one or more layers of a three-layer liquid mixture. The three layers are mutually immiscible to form an aesthetically pleasing effect while the specific gravities of the layers are adjusted so as to provide for their transfer to the atmosphere via a simple wick. Such adjustment is determined as a function of the wicking material that is used. The formulation of the mixture involves the combination of two mutually immiscible non-aqueous components that are temporarily rendered miscible during the formulation process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns ?-substituted cyclopentanecarbonitriles or cyclohexanecarbonitriles. These compounds are valuable perfuming ingredients having fruity or jasminic odor notes. The present invention also concerns the compositions or articles containing the compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use as perfuming ingredients of 8a-alkyl-perhydro-naphthalenol derivatives, to impart odor notes of the woody-earthy type.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I) wherein the dotted line is no bond or the dotted line together with the carbon-carbon bond represents a double bond; X and Y represent independently carbonyl, —CH2—, —CHMe-, or —C(Me)2-; and n and m are independently 0 or 1; with the proviso that if X is carbonyl either or both of n or m is 0, and their use as malodor counteractant. Furthermore, a process of their production and consumer products comprising them is described.

Abstract: A method for reducing odor is provided. The method comprises forming a coordination complex between a transition metal and a polydentate compound, and contacting the coordinated complex with an odorous compound. The transition metal provides one or more active sites for capturing the odorous compound. In some embodiments, the polydentate compound may be a polyalkylimine, such as polyethyleneimine, polypropyleneimine, or a dendrimer thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel methods for production of 5-epi-?-vetivone, 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one, which are useful for their fragrant qualities. In one embodiment the present invention describes a method for production of 5-epi-?-vetivone by the use of premnaspirodiene as starting material. In another embodiment the present invention describes a method for production of 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one by the use of premnaspirodiene as starting material. In yet another embodiment the present invention describes a novel method for production of premnaspirodiene from a terpene substrate. Use of the fragrant components or any composition containing the component can be advantageously employed in the perfumery industry.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of 5,5-dimethyl-3-ethyl-3,4-dihydrofuran-2-one (A), named “Noxolide” by the applicant, as an olfactory agent in perfumery, and also as a food flavouring. The invention also relates to a novel process for the preparation of 5,5-dimethyl-3-ethyl-3,4-dihydrofuran-2-one.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a dynamic mixture obtained by combining, in the presence of water, at least one diamine derivative that includes at least one benzylamine moiety, with at least one active aldehyde or ketone. The inventive mixture is capable of releasing in a controlled and prolonged manner the active compound, in particular those that are perfuming ingredients, into the surrounding environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns co-polymers, derived from a maleic anhydride derivative and a ethylenic derivative, comprising at least one ?-oxy or ?-thio carbonyl moiety capable of liberating an active molecule such as, for example, an ?,?-unsaturated ketone, aldehyde or carboxylic ester. The present invention concerns also the use of polymers or co-polymers in perfumery as well as the perfuming compositions or perfumed articles comprising the invention's compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a malodor counteractancy or counteracting (MOC) method that resorts to the use of specific malodor counteracting (MOC) mixtures of fragrance ingredients. More particularly, the invention relates to new MOC compositions capable of neutralizing or masking in an efficient manner malodors of a large variety of such as body or animal malodors, kitchen malodors, toilet and bathroom malodors, and tobacco malodor. The novel MOC compositions of the invention contain at least one nitrile material in combination with another fragrance material and can be used in any finished consumer products such as air fresheners, kitchen or toilet/bathroom cleaning or freshening products, textile treatment products and products for application on the human skin or hair, or on animal fur, litter containers or cages.

Abstract: Perfume compositions having functional perfume components for aiding in perfume evaporation. The functional perfume components have a Kovat's index in the range of 900-1400 and an ODT of greater than about 1 ppb. In one embodiment, the functional perfume component may be present in an amount from at least about 10% by weight of the composition. In another embodiment, the composition containing a function perfume component is substantially free of a VOC.

Abstract: A malodor counteracting composition comprising at least one compound of formula (A) and at least one compound of formula (B) wherein R1 to R6are as defined in the description.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns specific oxime or nitrite derivatives of 4-dodecene, which are useful perfuming ingredients in particular to impart natural mandarin odor notes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aminoalkyl substituted fumarates and there use as malodor neutralizers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-(3-methylbutyl)-4-propyl-1,3-oxathiane and its use as perfuming ingredients. The present invention also concerns the use of this compound in the perfumery industry as well as the compositions or articles containing this compound.

Abstract: This invention relates to high surface area materials, such as nanoparticles, that are coated with metal ions. These modified nanoparticles have active sites that bind various gases and/or odorous compounds, thereby removing these compounds from a medium such as air or water. Metal ions are adsorbed onto the surface of the nanoparticle and bound strongly to the surface. By selection of the metal ion, specific gaseous compounds and/or odorous compounds can be targeted and removed efficiently and effectively from both aqueous phase and from the air. The modified nanoparticles are useful in numerous article of manufacture for industrial and consumer use.

Abstract: A fragrance formulation that uses effervescing agents to emit a fragrance from a non-splashing cone-shaped delivery tablet. The cone shaped tablet provides a short timed release and delivery of fragrance agents after immersion in a toilet bowl. The method of use includes the step of dropping the cone shaped tablet tip first into the water in the toilet bowl. The tablet composition comprises a pre-glass agglomeration powder with absorbed fragrance oils bound to an effervescing agent such as sodium bicarbonate in a binder of boric acid, citric acid, and water. Use of the tablet effectively fills a powder room with a pleasant masking scent over a short time period, e.g. 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Abstract: Compositions, methods and apparatuses for reducing or eliminating malodors from indoor air are described. A method is provided for the reduction or elimination of malodors from indoor air using vapor phase hydrogen peroxide generated from either evaporation from a pH neutral to mildly acidic aqueous-based liquid composition or sublimation from a solid composition containing at least one pH neutral to mildly acidic solid hydrogen peroxide-containing compound. The vapor phase hydrogen peroxide (VPHP) engages a media coated with at least one transitional metal element or compound in the presence of air that contains malodorous compounds. The combination of the vapor phase hydrogen peroxide and the transitional metal compound, which acts as an oxidation catalyst, provides increased efficacy of malodor molecule oxidation.

Abstract: An aerosol fragrance composition for air freshening is disclosed, wherein the composition comprises a fragrance, one or more organic solvents, a propellant, and other optional ingredients. In use, the composition may be included in an aerosol device having a metered valve for delivering a predetermined dose to the air. Preferably, the aerosol fragrance composition is a single-phase composition so that the dispensing of the composition does not require vigorous shaking of the aerosol device before the composition is delivered to the air Disclosed compositions can be formulated to provide an equivalent or near equivalent performance when dispensed in 60 ?L doses as with 120 ?L doses, thereby providing a product with more doses per volume without compromising effectiveness.