Abstract: The present invention relates to organic activators having the following general formula: Wherein R1 is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or aryl moiety comprising at least five carbons, R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl moiety comprising less than five carbons, R3 is a suitable bridging moiety, R4 is a charged moiety, N is nitrogen, each G is, independently, an oxygen containing moiety and Z, when present, is a charge balancing counter ion. The present invention also relates to cleaning compositions comprising said organic activators, and processes for making and using the aforementioned organic activators and cleaning compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to photo-labile pro-fragrance conjugates comprising: a) a photo-labile unit which upon exposure to electromagnetic radiation is capable of releasing a pro-fragrance unit; and b) a pro-fragrance unit, which when so released is either i) a pro-fragrance compound capable of releasing a fragrance raw material; or ii) a fragrance raw material. The present invention relates to systems for delivering fragrances to a situs, and to laundry detergent compositions, fine fragrances, personal care and hair care compositions comprising said systems.

Abstract: The present invention provides antibacterial compounds, antibacterial compositions, bacteria-reducing methods, bacteria-reduced substrates/articles made by the methods that employ an antibacterial agent comprising a non-halogenated nitrile-substituted salicylanilide, and processes for producing 5-acyl salicylamides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to photo-labile pro-fragrance conjugates comprising: a) a photo-labile unit which upon exposure to electromagnetic radiation is capable of releasing a pro-fragrance unit; and b) a pro-fragrance unit, which when so released is either i) a pro-fragrance compound capable of releasing a fragrance raw material; or ii) a fragrance raw material. The present invention relates to systems for delivering fragrances to a situs, and to laundry detergent compositions, fine fragrances, personal care and hair care compositions comprising said systems.

Abstract: This invention relates to organic catalysts comprising iminium or oxaziridinium moieties, cleaning compositions comprising such catalysts; and processes for making and suing such catalysts and cleaning products.

Abstract: Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (b) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the controlled availability formulation components, such as organic catalysts, into a wash solution. More particularly, the present invention relates to products and bleaching compositions containing such formulation components and laundry methods employing such formulation components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to photo-labile pro-fragrance conjugates comprising: a) a photo-labile unit which upon exposure to electromagnetic radiation is capable of releasing a pro-fragrance unit; and b) a pro-fragrance unit, which when so released is either i) a pro-fragrance compound capable of releasing a fragrance raw material; or ii) a fragrance raw material. The present invention relates to systems for delivering fragrances to a situs, and to laundry detergent compositions, fine fragrances, personal care and hair care compositions comprising said systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to photo-labile pro-fragrances, as well as a fragrance raw material delivery system comprising: i) from about 0.001% to about 100% by weight, of a photo-labile pro-fragrance compound having the formula: wherein OR is a unit derived from a fragrance raw material alcohol, HOR; R1 is one or more electron donating groups; each R2 is independently hydrogen, C1–C12 alkyl, and mixtures thereof; and ii) optionally from about 0.001% to about 50% by weight, of one or more fragrance raw materials.

Abstract: This invention relates to organic activators having the following formula: wherein Z is a charge equalizing ion and one or more of the moieties R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are modified such that the one or more of the drawbacks associated with this class of molecule are essentially eliminated, cleaning compositions comprising such activators; and processes for making and using such activators and cleaning products.

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.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a product of reaction between an amino functional polymer comprising at least one primary and/or secondary amine and one or more active ingredient. By the present invention, there is provided a release of the active component over a longer period of time than by the use of the active itself.

Abstract: A new chromotropic compound, compositions containing such a compound and methods of using such compound, such as in a test method for identifying the presence of free radicals, are disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a process for producing amine reaction product, in particular suitable for industrial process, whereby high yields of the amine reaction product is obtained. This is achieved by having a selected temperature range upon the contacting of the amine containing compound with the active aldehyde and/or ketone.

Abstract: The first aspect of the present invention relates to a photo-activated pro-accord conjugate having the formula: wherein [PHOTO] is a photo-labile unit which upon exposure to electromagnetic radiation is capable of releasing a pro-accord unit; X is selected from oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur; R1 and R2 are moieties when taken together comprise an aldehyde or a ketone fragrance raw material, and R3 comprises hydrogen, a fragrance raw material alcohol, an amine, or a thio compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a water-soluble foam matrix which is capable of delivering an active ingredient and articles of manufacture comprising said foam matrix, said article comprising: i) a water-soluble polymeric component in the form of a foam matrix; and ii) an active ingredient component dispersed throughout said matrix; said process comprising the steps of: a) admixing a water-soluble polymer and an active ingredient to form a homogeneous admixture, said admixture having a viscosity of at least 150 Pa-sec; b) introducing a gas or a compound capable of releasing a gas into said admixture to form a foam matrix; and c) optionally, shaping said matrix to provide a matrix having a shape or a form.

Abstract: Novel bleaching compositions comprising organic catalyst compounds, preferably branched organic catalyst compounds, and an anionic surfactant, methods for laundering fabrics using such bleaching compositions, and laundry additive products containing such bleaching compositions are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid particulate fabric-treatment composition comprising: (a) a first perfume component comprising a pro-perfume compound that is the product of a reaction between an amino-functional compound comprising at least one primary and/or secondary amine group and an amine-reactive perfume molecule comprising a ketone and/or an aldehyde functionality; and (b) a second perfume component comprising: (i) at least 30% by weight of the second perfume component of volatile perfume molecules having: (i) a boiling point of less than 250° C.; and (ii) a clogP value of greater than 2; and (iii) an odour detection threshold of less than 50 parts per billion; and (ii) less than 35% by weight of the second perfume component of non-volatile perfume molecules having: (i) a boiling point of greater than 250° C.

Abstract: A detergent composition that includes a fragment reaction product, having a Dry Surface Odor Index of more than 5, is disclosed. Such fragment reaction product can be produced by reacting a primary amine compound and a perfume component selected from the group consisting of C6-C14 aliphatic aldehydes, C6-C14 acylic terpene aldehydes and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Catalytic systems and methods for oxidizing materials in the presence of metal catalysts (preferably manganese-containing catalysts) complexed with selected macropolycyclic rigid ligands, preferably cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligands. Included are using these metal catalysts in such processes as: synthetic organic oxidation reactions such as oxidation of organic functional groups, hydrocarbons, and heteroatoms, including enantiomeric epoxidation of alkenes, enynes, sulfides to sulfones and the like; oxidation of oxidizable compounds (e.g., stains) on surfaces such as fabrics, dishes, countertops, dentures and the like; oxidation of oxidizable compounds in solution, dye transfer inhibition in the laundering of fabrics; and further in the bleaching of pulp and paper products.