Oxygen Containing Active Ingredient Patents (Class 512/25)
  • Patent number: 7393822
    Abstract: This invention relates to unsaturated alicyclic carbonyl compounds of formula (I) wherein R is C1 to C4 alkyl; or R is vinyl or a linear, branched or cyclic C3 to C4 alkenyl; X is carbonyl or a divalent radical —(CMe2)—; and Y is oxygen or a divalent radical —(CH2)—.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Givaudan SA
    Inventor: Philip Kraft
  • Patent number: 7384906
    Abstract: This invention relates to aliphatic carbonyl compounds of formula I wherein, their manufacture and their use in fragrance compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Givandan SA
    Inventor: Philip Kraft
  • Publication number: 20080108544
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel compounds of the general formula wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a straight, branched or cyclic alkyl that may or may not be unsaturated, alkenyl groups, an acetyl group, a substituted acetyl groups, an alkoxy ether group or alkyl substituted alkoxy ether moieties with each R, other than hydrogen comprising from 1 to 10 carbon atoms; R1, R2 and R3 independently represent hydrogen, a C1-C4 alkyl group such as methyl and ethyl and in which one of the dashed lines is a double bond and the other dashed line is a single bond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Anubhav P.S. Narula, Edward Mark Arruda, Paul J. Pieschl
  • Publication number: 20080096791
    Abstract: Fragrance composition targeted at delivering well-being benefits through fragrant, low level positive mood stimulation. The composition comprises at least 75% by weight of perfume materials comprising at least 5% by weight of at least three materials drawn from Group ‘HMP’ comprising, for example, 1-(2,6,6,8-tetramethyltricyclo[5.3.1.0{1,5}]undec-8-en-9-yl)ethanone; allyl cyclohexylpropionate; allyl heptanoate; Apple Oliffac S pcmf; 7-methyl-2H-1,5-benzodioxepin-3(4H)-one; cassis base; and optionally up to 95% of materials selected from groups identified as Groups “HMR”, “HMI”, “RMP”, “IMP” and “Gen”, represented respectively by, for example, allyl ionone; dihydromyrcenol; anisic aldehyde; allyl amyl glycolate and cyclopentadecanolide; in specified relationships.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: John Martin Behan, Briony Care, Anne Churchill, Michael Gordon Evans, Keith Douglas Perring
  • Publication number: 20080096790
    Abstract: A method of promoting activated, pleasant moods through the inhalation of energising, non-stressing fragrances (invigorating fragrances) comprising at least 75% by weight, preferably 85% by weight of perfume materials drawn from the following groups: A) At least 10% by weight in total of at least three materials drawn from Group ‘IMP’ comprising: allyl amyl glycolate; benzyl salicylate; bergamot oil; coriander oil; cyclamen aldehyde; 1-(2,6,10-trimethylcyclododeca-2,5,9-trien-1-yl)ethanone; allyl (cyclohexyloxy)acetate; Damascenia 185 SAE; 2,4-dimethylheptan-1-ol; fir balsam; fir needle oil; 3-(4-ethylphenyl)-2,2-dimethylpropanal; ginger oil; guaiacwood; linalyl acetate; litsea cubeba oil; methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate; nutmeg oil; olibanum oil; orange flower oil; Ozonal AB 7203C; patchouli oil; rose oxide; rosemary oil; sage clary oil; spearmint oil; Tamarine AB 8212E; tarragon oil; B) Optionally up to 90% of materials from the following groups: Group ‘HMR’ comprising: allyl ionone; benzyl acet
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: John Martin Behan, Briony Care, Anne Churchill, Michael Gordon Evans, Keith Douglas Perring, Alan Forbes Provan
  • Publication number: 20080032913
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of masking mineral oil odor and the fragrancing of mineral oils. In this connection, the invention relates to a selection of particularly suitable odoriferous substances for masking a mineral oil odor and for fragrancing mineral oils. The invention furthermore relates to additives and to corresponding fragranced mineral oils themselves, in particular motor fuels and heating or lubricant oils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: SYMRISE GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Anja Finke, Jorg Eilers, Falk Harzke
  • Patent number: 7312187
    Abstract: Described are polyalkylbicylic chemical derivatives for use a fragrance ingredients having the generic structure: wherein m=0 or 1; wherein X is methyl or hydrogen; wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 each represents methyl or ethyl with the proviso that when X is methyl, each of R1, R2, R3 and R4 is methyl and when X is hydrogen, one of R1, R2, R3 and R4 is ethyl; and wherein R6 represents hydrogen or methyl. Methods for using and making these compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Anubhav P. S. Narula, Edward Mark Arruda
  • Patent number: 7304028
    Abstract: The use of 2-methyl-benzoic acid methyl ester as a fragrance chemical, suitable for use in creating fragrance, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony T. Levorse, Jr., Richard Anthony Weiss, Manfred Pawlak
  • Patent number: 7256170
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the perfumery industry. It concerns more particularly an alcohol, ester, ether or ketone derivative having a spiro-type skeleton, the latter being substituted by short alkyl groups. The invention also relates to the use of the invention compounds as perfuming ingredients, able to impart a woody and/or aromatic, as well as to the perfumed articles or perfuming compositions comprising as active ingredient a compound of formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Christian Vial, Robert Moretti, Alain Charpilloz, Peter Fankhauser, Piero Fantini
  • Patent number: 7196051
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of cyclohexyloxyacetic alkyl esters by hydrogenation of phenoxyacetic alkyl esters and to the use of cyclohexyloxyacetic alkyl esters as fragrances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Symrise GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Walter Kuhn, Hans-Ulrich Funk, Gerhard Senft
  • Patent number: 7196050
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula wherein R represents a methyl or an ethyl group, in the form of any one of its isomers or of a mixture thereof. The invention relates also to the use of such a compound as a perfuming ingredient capable of imparting a odorant note of the rose type. Moreover, the invention concern also the perfumed article or perfuming composition containing a compound according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Charles Fehr, Pierre-Alain Blanc
  • Patent number: 7196052
    Abstract: A fragrance composition having high fragrance properties such as fragrance diffusivity and long-lasting property obtained without changing the fragrance note of the fragrance composition which is useful in various fragrance providing products such as cosmetics, toiletry products, bath compositions and pharmaceuticals having satisfactory fragrance properties such as fragrance diffusivity and long-lasting property. The fragrance composition contains 0.1 to 90% by weight of a glyceryl ether derivative represented by the following general formula (I), such as 2-ethylhexyloxypropanediol as a fixative or fragrance note-improving agent. The fragrance-providing product contains 0.01 to 50% by weight of the fragrance composition in the final product composition. General formula (I) is: wherein R1 represents an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 4 to 12 carbon atoms which may have a branched chain or an aromatic hydrocarbon group, which may have a substituent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Takasago International Corporation
    Inventors: Kenya Ishida, Kenji Arata, Kenji Maruyama
  • Patent number: 7196053
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery, and more precisely to a compound of formula (I) wherein R1 represents an C2 to C4 unsaturated hydrocarbon radical. The present invention concerns also the use of said compound in the perfumery industry as well as the compositions or articles associated with said compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventor: Alvin Scott Williams
  • Patent number: 7189688
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a compound or mixtures of compounds of formula wherein R represents a linear, branched or cyclic C1-3 hydrocarbon group, and the wavy line indicates that the substituents on the epoxide moiety may have a cis or trans configuration. One or more of these compounds can be used as perfuming ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Alvin Scott Williams, Charles Fehr
  • Patent number: 7169749
    Abstract: Alkyl-substituted butenols having the formula (I): R1—CH2—CH?CR2—CH2OH ??(I) wherein R1 is a saturated or olefinically unsaturated alkyl or cycloalkyl group having from 4 to 16 carbon atoms and wherein R1 is optionally substituted by an alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or alkaryl having up to 12 carbon atoms; R2 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms are produced by a process which comprises: (1) reacting an aldehyde of the formula (II): R1—CH2—CHO ??(II) wherein R1 has the same meaning as in formula (I), with the corresponding lower aldehyde to form an unsaturated aldehyde in an inert organic solvent; (2) continuously contacting an optionally calcined copper/zinc catalyst with the unsaturated aldehyde under isothermal conditions at temperatures of from about 45 to about 60° C. and under a hydrogen pressure of from 1 to about 300 bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Lothar Friesenhagen, Stephan Heck, Norbert Klein, Thomas Markert, Gerrit Pelzer, Markus Schneider
  • Patent number: 7169748
    Abstract: Novel compounds having the structure (I) where R=methyl, ethyl or propyl, R1=methyl or H, R2=methyl, ethyl or propyl, R3=methyl or H, R4=methyl or ethyl, R5?H or methyl, and where R3 and R5 are not both H, excluding N-ethyl-2-methyl-N-(3-methylphenyl) propanamide, can have desirable odour properties, typically of a tropical fruit, cassis character and find use in perfumes and perfumed products
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Quest International Services B.V.
    Inventors: Karl Andrew Dean Swift, Kim Joyce Yarwood
  • Patent number: 7160852
    Abstract: The compound according to the formula set forth below and the use of the compound in creating fragrances, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
    Inventors: Anthony T. Levorse, Jr., Anubhav P. S. Narula, Edward Mark Arruda, Charles E. J. Beck
  • Patent number: 7138368
    Abstract: The present invention describes the process for the preparation of novel sesquiterpene oxide 3S,3aR,7aR,-6 isopropyl-1,1,3,3a-tetramethyl 1,3,3a,4,7,7a-hexahydro-isobenzofuran, of formula (I) by the reaction of elemol with per acid at a temperature range of 20 to 30° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
    Inventors: Solimabi Wahidullah, Mangala Babu Govenkar, Shashikumar Keshav Paknikar
  • Patent number: 7132391
    Abstract: An alkyl gycol ether having the following formula wherein R is a C1–C7 saturated, unsaturated, straight-chain or branched, acyclic or cyclic alkyl group, is useful as a fragrance material in perfumes, cosmetics, consumer products, and the like. When R is a saturated, straight-chain or branched, acyclic or cyclic alkyl group, these compounds are especially stable when used as fragrance materials in bleach containing products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Takasago International Corporation
    Inventors: Takashi Aida, Andrew T. Lupo, Hiroyuki Matsuda
  • Patent number: 7129206
    Abstract: A compound of formula wherein the symbol R? represents a linear or branched, unsaturated or saturated hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 represent, independently of each other, a hydrogen atom, a methyl, an ethyl or a methoxy group; R6 and R7 represent, independently of each other, a hydrogen atom, a methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or iso-propyl group; and wherein R5 and R6, when taken together with the carbon atoms to which they are bound, may form a six-membered ring, is useful as perfuming ingredient for the preparation of perfuming compositions and perfumed products, to which it imparts odor notes of the floral and indol type without coloring problems in the final product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Maurus Marty, Christian Vial
  • Patent number: 7129205
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): wherein X is a —(C?CH2)— group or a —CH(CH3)— group, with the proviso that when X is a —(C?CH2)— group, R1 is a C1-10 alkyl group or a C2-10 alkenyl group and when X is a —CH(CH3)— group, R1 is hydrogen, a saturated or unsaturated, linear or a branched C1-10 alkyl group, a C1-10 acyl group, a C1-10 cycloalkyl group or an aryl group are useful as perfumes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: KAO Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Markert, Werner Faber, Theo Ten Pierik
  • Patent number: 7122513
    Abstract: A novel compound 4H-indeno[1,2-D]-1,3-dioxole,3a,3b,5,6,7,8a-hexahydro-2,2,3a,3b,7,7-hexamethyl 1 is dislosed as well as the use of the compound as a fragrance chemical. The fragrance compound is suitable for use in creating fragrances, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: International Flavor & Fragrance Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony T. Levorse, Jr., Brett D. Newirth, Manfred Pawlak
  • Patent number: 7115552
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use as perfuming ingredient of 1-oxaspiro[2.11]tetradecane, as well as to the perfuming compositions or perfumed articles containing said compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventor: Beat Winter
  • Patent number: 7115553
    Abstract: A novel compound 4H-indeno[4,5-D]-1,3-dioxole, 3A,5,6,7,8,8B-hexahydro-2,2,6,6,7,8,8-heptamethyl is dislosed as well as the use of the compound as a fragrance chemical. The fragrance compound is suitable for use in creating fragrances, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Monteleone, Robert P. Belko, Manfred Pawlak, Catherine Marie Smith, Mark A. Sprecker
  • Patent number: 7098178
    Abstract: The invention relates to silicic acid ester mixtures containing silicic acid esters of formulae (I) and (II), all ‘R’s being selected, independently of each other, from the following group: H, the straight-chained or branched, saturated or unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted C1–6-hydrocarbon radicals and fragrance alcohol radicals and biocide alcohol radicals, m taking on values of 1 to 20 and n taking on values from 2 to 100.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft Auf Aktien (Henkel KGAA)
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Ulf-Armin Schaper, Werner Faber
  • Patent number: 7022665
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an acetal of formula in which the symbols R1 represent, independently or simultaneously, a linear or branched saturated or unsaturated C1 to C4 hydrocarbon group; or the two R1 are bonded together to form a saturated ring having 5 to 7 atoms and including the oxygen atoms to which the R1 groups are bonded, this ring being possibly substituted by methyl or ethyl groups; and the wavy line indicates that the double bond in position 4 has a configuration of the type (Z) or (E) or a mixture of the two configurations. The invention relates also to the use of such compounds as perfuming or flavoring ingredients, as well as the perfumed or flavored articles or perfuming or flavoring compositions containing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: René Decorzant, Ferdinand Naef
  • Patent number: 7022664
    Abstract: The invention relates to 1,2-substituted 2,3-dihydro-1H-5,9-dioxacyclohepta[f]inden-7-ones and 7-substituted benzo[b][1,4]dioxepin-3-ones and to the use of these compounds in fragrance compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Givaudan SA
    Inventor: Philip Kraft
  • Patent number: 7018978
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel heterocyclic pro-fragrances, preferably oxazolidines, tertahydro-1,3-oxazines, thiazolidines, or tetrahydro-1,3-thiazines, more preferably oxazolidines, or tertahydro-1,3-oxazines, most preferably oxazolidines, which are capable of sustained release of fragrance raw material ketones and aldehydes and to fragrance delivery systems which comprise said pro-fragrances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gregory Scot Miracle, Kenneth Nathan Price
  • Patent number: 7015189
    Abstract: The use of various novel oxime ethers are described as fragrance chemicals. These chemicals are suitable for use in creating fragrance, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Anubhav P. S. Narula, Rajamony Mahesh, Manfred Pawlak, Patrick M. Merritt, Clint Dee Winton Brooks
  • Patent number: 6960350
    Abstract: An antifungal fragrance composition containing as its active ingredients: (a) at least one type of fragrance component selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic or aromatic aldehyde having 5 to 16 carbon atoms and an aliphatic or aromatic alcohol having 5 to 16 carbon atoms, and (b) at least one type of compound different from component (a) and selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic or aromatic aldehyde, an aliphatic or aromatic alcohol, acetal and ester that produces synergistic antifungal effects in the presence of said fragrance component (a). The present antifungal fragrance composition demonstrates antifungal activity by adding a small amount of oils and fragrant chemical products that have a minimal effect on the scent of the fragrance composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Takasago International Corporation
    Inventors: Minoru Hanada, Hisao Iwai, Jun Fujigasaki
  • Patent number: 6939845
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fragrance precursor of formula I: that is capable of forming a fragrant ketone of formula II: and a fragrant lactone of formula III:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Givaudan SA
    Inventors: Markus Gautschi, Caroline Plessis, Samuel Derrer
  • Patent number: 6933270
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): wherein the bond between the ?- and ?-positions to the aldehyde group represents a C—C single bond or a cis- or trans-configured C?C double bond are useful as perfumes and perfume ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Markert, Ralph Nemitz, Theo Ten Pierik
  • Patent number: 6924263
    Abstract: The use of various oxime ethers are described as fragrance chemicals, suitable for use in creating fragrance, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products is disclosed. Novel compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Anubhav P. S. Narula, Rajamony Mahesh, Manfred Pawlak, Clint Dee Winton Brooks
  • Patent number: 6924262
    Abstract: The compound of formula in which the wavy line represents a bond having a configuration of the type (Z) or (E), or a mixture of the two configurations; R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1 to C4 linear or branched alkyl radical, a methoxy or ethoxycarbonyl radical, or an aryl radical, and R2 represents a methyl or ethyl group, possess interesting organoleptic properties and can be advantageously used for the preparation of perfuming compositions to which it gives, in particular, a very natural connotation of the pear type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventor: Christian Margot
  • Patent number: 6914109
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of 15-pentadecanolide by hydrogenating 15-pentadecenolide and to its use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Symrise GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Walter Kuhn, Oskar Koch, Hans-Ulrich Funk, Gerhard Senft
  • Patent number: 6906207
    Abstract: Plastic additives which are useful as nucleating agents and which are especially useful for improving the optical properties of polymeric materials are provided. More particularly, this invention relates to certain alkyl (or alkoxy) substituted fluoro-benzylidene sorbitol acetals and polymer compositions thereof which may be utilized within, as merely examples, food or cosmetic containers and packaging. These inventive fluorinated and alkylated benzylidene sorbitol acetals are also useful as gelling agents for water and organic solvents, particularly those used in the preparation of antiperspirant gel sticks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Milliken & Company
    Inventors: John D. Anderson, Nathan A. Mehl
  • Patent number: 6903067
    Abstract: An excellent fragrance compound having high palatability. A 3-(3-hexenyl)-2-cyclopentenone represented by a general formula (1) (wherein wavy line represents a double bond cis-form and/or trans-form) is used as an active ingredient of scent and mixed in a small amount with fragrance compositions, cis-jasmone and/or various materials to be scented. Since the above compound has a characteristic fragrance quality and high palatability, it is markedly useful as a scenting component of various fragrances and cosmetics, sanitation materials and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Takasago International Corporation
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Matsuda, Kenji Maruyama
  • Patent number: 6872697
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use as a perfuming ingredient of 2-methyl-3-hexanone-oxime of formula in which the wavy line represents a bond having a configuration of the type (Z) or (E) or a mixture of the two configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Pierre-Alain Blanc, Piero Fantini, Peter Fankhauser
  • Patent number: 6867175
    Abstract: A Compound corresponding to formula (I): wherein X is a group selected from the group consisting of —CHO, —CN, —CH?NOH, and —CH2OH, and wherein the C?C double bond assumes a Z or E configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Markert, Theo Ten Pierik, Werner Faber
  • Patent number: 6864225
    Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I) are described: wherein each of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 independently represents a substituent selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, and isopropyl; an wherein x represents either 0 or 1. The compounds are useful as fragrances and as added components in fragrance blends. Methods of improving the harmony, emanation, naturalness an staying power of other fragrance ingredients by the addition of such compounds are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Markert, Theo Ten Pierik, Werner Faber
  • Publication number: 20040197358
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of (Z)-8-tetradecenal and of a mixture consisting of (Z)-8-tetradecanal and (E)-8-tetradecanal as an odorous or aromatic substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Sabine Widder, Berthold Weber, Marcus Eggers, Jan Looft, Tobias Voessing, Wilhelm Pickenhagen
  • Patent number: 6770618
    Abstract: Trans-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexyl methyl ketone, including (1S,6R)-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexyl methyl ketone represented by the formula (1a): and (1R,6S)-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexyl methyl ketone represented by the formula (1b): are useful components in a perfume composition. A process for producing the same is also described. A unique eucalyptus, mint-like and white floral perfume material is provided using the ketone compounds disclosed in the present invention. The process of the present invention produces the optically active ketone compounds having optical purity up to at least 98.0 % e.e.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Takasago International Corp.
    Inventors: Hideo Ujihara, Shinya Watanabe, Takeshi Yamamoto, Toshimitsu Hagiwara
  • Patent number: 6762163
    Abstract: Compounds of formula wherein the double bond in position 4 has a cis or trans configuration, or a mixture of these compounds, are useful as perfuming or flavoring ingredients, in particular as a booster for mandarin or tangerine type flavors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Regula Naef, Anthony Meyer, Ferdinand Triolo
  • Patent number: 6737396
    Abstract: The invention concerns (1-ethoxyethoxy-cyclododecane) which, although its smell is not noticed by a large number of people, can advantageously be used in a perfume composition as perfume exalting fixative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Christian Margot, Pierre-Alain Blanc
  • Patent number: 6734159
    Abstract: Cyclic isolongifolenyl ethers of the general formula A, where wavy lines mean &agr;- and &bgr;-configuration, and R is the following radicals. R=Me, Et, Pr, iso-Pr, Bu, sec-Bu, iso-Bu, tert-Bu. These isolongifolenyl ethers are excellent fragrances and can, in particular, be used as a constituent of fragrance mixtures or perfume oil for the perfuming of cosmetic or technical consumer goods. Also described are processes for the preparation of said cyclic isolongifolenyl ethers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Symrise GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Wilhelm Pickenhagen, Dietmar Schatkowski
  • Patent number: 6734158
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the perfume and flavor industry. It concerns more particularly the use as perfuming or flavoring ingredient of 6-methyl-7-oxa-1-thia-4-azaspiro[4.4]nonane, of formula The invention also relates to the perfumed or flavored consumer products or perfuming or flavoring compositions containing as active ingredient a compound of formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventor: Christian Starkenmann
  • Patent number: 6720302
    Abstract: (6R)-4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro 3,6-dimethyl-3H-benzo[b]furan-2-one is a compound of use in perfumery and the field of flavorings. The compound can be used to impart a minty, slightly vanilla-scented odor, and its flavor imparts sweetness and roundness to the compositions to which it is added.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Eric Frerot, Alain Bagnoud
  • Patent number: 6716439
    Abstract: Plastic additives which are useful as nucleating agents and which are especially useful for improving the optical properties of polymeric materials are provided. More particularly, this invention relates to certain alkyl (or alkoxy) substituted fluoro-benzylidene sorbitol acetals and polymer compositions thereof which may be utilized within, as merely examples, food or cosmetic containers and packaging. These inventive fluorinated and alkylated benzylidene sorbitol acetals are also useful as gelling agents for water and organic solvents, particularly those used in the preparation of antiperspirant gel sticks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Milliken & Company
    Inventors: John D. Anderson, Nathan A. Mehl
  • Publication number: 20040043916
    Abstract: The use of various novel oxime ethers are described as fragrance chemicals. These chemicals are suitable for use in creating fragrance, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Anubhav P.S. Narula, Rajamony Mahesh, Manfred Pawlak, Patrick M. Merritt, Clint Dee Winton Brooks
  • Publication number: 20040043917
    Abstract: The use of various oxime ethers are described as fragrance chemicals, suitable for use in creating fragrance, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products is disclosed. Novel compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Anubhav P.S. Narula, Rajamony Mahesh, Manfred Pawlak, Clint Dee Winton Brooks