Abstract: Described is the use in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of a foodstuff of a reaction product of linalool with citric acid wherein the reaction is carried out at 100.degree. C. in aqueous media for a period of from about two up to four hours. The resulting reaction product contains a novel mixture of terpenes.

Abstract: Described is an electronic insect repellency and attractancy tester used for measuring repellency and attractancy of compounds or compositions such as ketones, ketoesters, alcohol and/or esters for or against such insects as Musca domestica L. (Diptera:Muscidae) or Aedes aegyptae. The apparatus includes inter-related active and passive insect interest electronic detecting, measuring and recording systems, an enclosed insect feeding and/or stimulating systems, a steady state radiation supply system and a steady state air treatment agent supply and conduction system.

Abstract: Described are camphonyl spirocyclooxaoctane-containing compositions having the generic structures: ##STR1## and mixtures of same with substituted cyclopentenyl-oxabicyclooctanes defined according to the generic structures: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 ' and R.sub.3 " each represents hydrogen or methyl and R.sub.4 ' represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, processes for preparing same and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles, e.g., solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, cosmetic preparations, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, hair preparations and perfumed polymers.

Abstract: Described is a method for repelling at least one of the insect species:(a) Musca domestica L. (Diptera Muscidae);(b) Aedes aegypti;(c) Aedes albopictus:(d) Anopheles spp.;(e) Coquillettidia perturbans;(f) Culiseta spp.;(g) Culex spp.;(h) Psorophora spp.;(i) Culicoides spp.; and/or(j) Lutzomyia spp.for a finite period of time from a three dimensional space comprising the step of exposing a three dimensional space inhabited by said insects to an insect repelling quantity of Lyrame.RTM..

Abstract: A method of repelling Musca domestica L. (Diptera Muscidae) or Aedes aegyptae for a finite period of time from a three-dimensional space inhabitable by Musca domestica L. (Diptera Muscidae) or Aedes aegyptae consisting essentially of the step of exposing a three-dimensional space to an effective Musca domestica L. (Diptera Muscidae) or Aedes aegyptae - repelling concentration and quantity of a cyclopentanone derivative composition of matter selected from the group of the mixtures:(i) methyl jasmonate,(ii) HEDIONE.RTM., and(iii) KHARISMAL.TM..

Abstract: Described is a chewing gum comprising a chewing gum base having dispersed therein, separately, a multiplicity of sweetener bearing polymeric particles and/or flavor-bearing polymeric particles, said polymeric particles further comprising:(a) at least one water-soluble normally solid polymer;(b) at least one water-insoluble normally solid polymer;(c) and either(i) at least one flavor composition a substantial portion of which is incorporated in the water-insoluble polymer and a substantial portion of which is incorporated in the water-soluble polymer; and/or(ii) at least one sweetener composition a substantial portion of which is incorporated in the water-insoluble polymer and a substantial portion of which is incorporated in the water-soluble polymer;the water-soluble polymer and the water-insoluble polymer being physically associated with each other associated in such a manner that one is in the form of a multiplicity of discrete entities in a matrix of the other.

Abstract: Described is a process for the preparation of compositions of matter containing octalactones defined according to the structure: ##STR1## which includes the stereoisomers having the structures: ##STR2## by means of the sequential steps of (i) fermentation of caprylic acid or the ethyl ester of caprylic acid defined according to the generic structure: ##STR3## wherein R is hydrogen or ethyl using a microorganism selected from the group consisting of:Mortierella isabellina, ATCC 44583;Mortierella isabellina, ATCC 38063;Syncephalastrum racemosum, NRRL A-5889;Mortierella isabellina, IFO 7884;Mortierella ramanniana var. angulispora, IFO 8187;Mortierella isabellina, CBS 221.

Abstract: Described is a process for the preparation of compositions of matter containing unsaturated lactones defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R represents C.sub.6 alkyl or alkenyl; and X represents C.sub.2, C.sub.4 or C.sub.6 alkylene or alkenylene; with the provisos that R is C.sub.6 alkyl when X is alkenylene and R is C.sub.6 alkenyl when X is alkylene by means of the sequential steps of (i) fermentation of castor oil or ricinoleic acid using a microorganism selected from the group consisting of:Candida petrophilum, ATCC 20226;Candida oleophila, ATCC 20177;Candida sp., ATCC 20504; andCandida sake, ATCC 28137whereby gamma hydroxydecanoic acid and a mixture of other acids defined according to the generic structure: ##STR2## is formed wherein Y represents an oxo-saturated, oxo-unsaturated or di-unsaturated C.sub.9, C.sub.11 or C.sub.

Abstract: Described are alkyl cyclohexylmethyl and cyclohexenylmethyl carbonates defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is methyl or ethyl; R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.6 represents hydrogen or methyl; R.sub.5 represents hydrogen, methyl or methylene; and R.sub.7 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 straight chain lower alkyl or isopropyl or R.sub.7 is no moiety; each of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond; the wavy line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or no bond; with the provisos that:(a) at least three of the dashed lines each represents a carbon-carbon single bond;(b) when R.sub.7 is no moiety, the dashed line at the "1-6" position is a carbon-carbon double bond;(c) when the wavy line is a carbon-carbon single bond then R.sub.

Abstract: Described are alkyl-substituted tetra- or hexahydrobenzopyran derivatives defined according to one of the generic structures: ##STR1## wherein Z is a moiety in the alternative either ##STR2## wherein in the moiety having the structure: ##STR3## R' is methyl or ethyl and in the moiety having the structure: ##STR4## one of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond and each of the other of the dashed lines represent carbon-carbon single bonds; wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken separately represent hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkyl (with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not both hydrogen) or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together complete a C.sub.5 or C.sub.

Abstract: A method of repelling Musca domestica L. (Diptera Muscidae) or Aedes aegyptae for a finite period of time from a three-dimensional space inhabitable by Musca domestica L. (Diptera Muscidae) or Aedes aegyptae is disclosed. The method consists essentially of the step of exposing a three-dimensional space to an effective Musca domestica L.

Abstract: Described is a process for producing cooked browned baked goods including the steps of:(a) providing a particulate flowable flavoring powder which contains individually discretly encapsulated Maillard reaction reagents with the reaction reagents being at least one encapsulated amino acid and at least one encapsulated sugar;(b) providing an uncooked baked goods foodstuff, e.g., dough;(c) coating the composition of (a) onto the surface of the uncooked foodstuff; and(d) exposing the flavoring powder coated foodstuff surface to microwave radiation for a period of time to cause the foodstuff to be edible and to be brownedwhereby the resulting product is caused to be edible as a foodstuff and the baked goods is edibly browned.

Abstract: Described are isomeric mixtures of bisabolene prepared by dehydrating nerolidol using citric acid or phosphoric acid and then distilling the resulting product at particular temperature ranges and particular pressure ranges in order to prepare a composition of matter useful for augmenting or enhancing natural, dry, floral, opoponax aromas with floral, freesia, fruity, citrus, bergamot, mango and opoponax topnotes in perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles (e.g., solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic, or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, drier-added fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and the like; and useful for repelling specific species of insects, namely, house flies Musca domestica L. (Diptera Muscidae)) and the species of mosquitoes, Aedes aegypti.

Abstract: Described are cyclopentenyl-oxabicyclooctanes, cyclopentenyl-formylcyclohexenes and cyclopentylhydroxymethyl cyclohexenes having the generic structures: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 ', and R.sub.3 " each represents hydrogen or methyl with the provisos:(i) one or two or R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 ' and R.sub.3 " represents methyl;(ii) R.sub.1 and/or R.sub.2 are methyl;(iii) at least one of R.sub.3 ' and R.sub.3 " is hydrogen; and(iv) when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is methyl then each of R.sub.3 ' and R.sub.3 " is hydrogenwherein R.sub.4 ' is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, processes for preparing same and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles, e.g., solid or liquid, anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, cosmetic preparations, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, hair preparations and perfumed polymers.

Abstract: Described are cyclopentenyl-oxabicyclooctanes, cyclopentenyl-formylcyclohexenes and cyclopentyl-hydroxymethyl cyclohexenes having the generic structures: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 ', and R.sub.3 " each represents hydrogen or methyl with the provisos:(i) one or two of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 ' and R.sub.3 " represents methyl;(ii) R.sub.1 and/or R.sub.2 are methyl;(iii) at least one of R.sub.3 ' and R.sub.3 " is hydrogen; and(iv) when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is methyl then each of R.sub.3 ' and R.sub.3 " is hydrogenwherein R.sub.4 ' is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, processes for preparing same and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles, e.g., solid or liquid, anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, cosmetic preparations, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, hair preparations and perfumed polymers.

Abstract: Described are epoxyoctahydrodimethylacetonaphthones defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each represents methyl or hydrogen with the proviso that one of R.sub.3 or R.sub.4 is methyl and the other of R.sub.3 or R.sub.4 is hydrogen; and perfumery uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles, including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders, hair preparations and perfumed polymers.

Abstract: Described is the novel compound, bicyclo[10.2.0]tetradecan-13-one having the structure: ##STR1## as well as the use thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of consumable materials including perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles (including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softeners, cosmetic powders and hair preparations). Also described is a process for preparing said bicyclo[10.2.

Abstract: Described are acylated bicycloalkadiene-compound-containing compositions of matter, mixtures of compounds containing predominantly compounds having the structures: ##STR1## with the compositions of matter containing from 50 up to 100% of the compound having the structure: prepared by reacting the compound having the structure: ##STR2## or a mixture containing, predominently, the compound having the structure: with acetic anhydride in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst such as boron trifluoride etherate.Also described are perfumery uses of such compositions of matter for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes or perfumed articles such as solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, cosmetic powders, hair preparations and the like.

Abstract: Described is a process for producing a cooked edibly browned storage-stable fibrous proteinaceous muscle tissue foodstuff including the steps of:(a) providing a particulate flowable flavoring powder which contains individually discretly encapsulated Maillard reaction reagents with the reduction reagents being at least one encapsulated amino acid and at least one encapsulated sugar;(b) providing an uncooked fibrous proteinaceous muscle tissue foodstuff containing more than 50% water;(c) placing in intimate the contact with at least part of the surface of the foodstuff, a flavor augmenting, imparting or enhancing quantity of the particulate flowable flavoring powder of (a); and(d) exposing the flavoring powder coated foodstuff surface to microwave powder-radiation for a period of time to cause the foodstuff to be ediblewhereby the resulting product is caused to be edible as a foodstuff and the cooked fibrous proteinaceous muscle tissue is edibly browned.

Abstract: Described are cyclopentenyl-oxabicyclooctanes, cyclopentenyl-formylcyclohexenes and cyclopentyl-hydroxymethyl cyclohexenes having the generic structures: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 ', and R.sub.3 " each represents hydrogen or methyl with the provisos:(i) one or two of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 ' and R.sub.3 " represents methyl;(ii) R.sub.1 and/or R.sub.2 are methyl;(iii) at least one of R.sub.3 ' and R.sub.3 " is hydrogen; and(iv) when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is methyl then each of R.sub.3 ' and R.sub.3 " is hydrogenwherein R.sub.4 ' is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, processes for preparing same and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles, e.g., solid or liquid, anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, cosmetic preparations, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, hair preparations and perfumed polymers.