Abstract: A novel family of compounds, having desirable odorous qualities suitable for use in perfume compositions, is disclosed.These compounds fall within the general formula:A. a compound of the general formula: ##SPC1##WhereinR.sup.1 represents an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 is a member selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms and a phenyl group,R.sup.3 is a member selected from the group consisting of H, a methyl group and an ethyl group, andR.sup.4 is a member selected from the group consisting of a CH.sub.2 OH group, a CH.sub.2 OAc group, wherein Ac denotes the acyl residue of a carboxylic acid, a CHO group, and an acetalised CHO group;B. a compound as set forth in (a) above except that R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together represent a member selected from the group consisting of a tetramethylene chain and a pentamethylene chain; andC. a compound selected from the group consisting of a .DELTA..sup.5.sup.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel .beta.-mercapto carboxylic acid esters and methods of producing the same. These novel esters are useful as odorants and flavorants.

Abstract: An unsaturated cyclic acetal, 4,7-dihydro-2-(3-pentyl)-1,3-dioxepin, prepared by the condensation of 2-butene-1,4-diol with 2-ethyl-1-butanal is useful as a flavor agent for foods and an odorant for perfumes.

Abstract: There are provided novel mercapto- or alkylthio-substituted oxo-terpenoids having 10 carbon atoms in the terpenoid skeleton. These novel compounds may be acyclic monocyclic or bicyclic. The novel compounds are useful as odorants particularly, but also for producing aromas, e.g. of a vegetable note.

Abstract: There are provided novel mercapto- or alkylthio-substituted oxo-terpenoids having 10 carbon atoms in the terpenoid skeleton. These novel compounds may be acyclic monocyclic or bicyclic. The novel compounds are useful as odorants particularly, but also for producing aromas, e.g. of a vegetable note.

Abstract: A process for preparing compounds of the type of sinensal, which is suitable as a flavor-imparting agent of orange aroma, and novel intermediates including those having the general formula: ##SPC1##Wherein R signifies a CH.sub.2 OH, CHO or COOH group and the broken lines present a double bond emanating from C-atom 4, are disclosed.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel .beta.-mercapto carboxylic acid esters and methods of producing the same. These novel esters are useful as odorants and flavorants.

Abstract: Flavorants and fragrance materials of the sinensal type, novel halides, alcohols, and ketones intermediates and process for making same.

Abstract: The known sweetening agent, neohesperidin dihydrochalcone is manufactured by reacting phloroacetophenone-4'-.beta.-neohesperidoside with isovanillin in the presence of a secondary amine and an organic acid in solution to give neohesperidin or its chalcone and then hydrogenating the reaction product in a manner known per se.

Abstract: Novel thiazolidines, a process for their manufacture, and odorant and/or flavorant compositions containing the novel compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: Flavorants and fragrance materials of the sinensal type, novel halides, alcohols, and ketones intermediates and process for making same.

Abstract: Novel hydroazulenones, a process for making them and odorant compositions containing the novel compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for preparing compounds of the type of sinensal, which is suitable as a flavor-imparting agent of orange aroma, and novel intermediates including those having the general formula: ##SPC1##Wherein R signifies a CH.sub.2 OH, CHO or COOH group and the broken lines present a double bond emanating from C-atom 4, are disclosed.

Abstract: An unsaturated ketal, 4,7-dihydro-2-isopentyl-2-methyl-1,3-dioxepin prepared by the condensation of 2-butene-1,4-diol with 5-methyl-2-hexanone is useful as an odorant for perfume.

Abstract: A process for preparing compounds of the type of sinensal, which is suitable as a flavor-imparting agent of orange aroma, and novel intermediates including those having the general formula: ##SPC1##Wherein R signifies a CH.sub.2 OH, CHO or COOH group and the broken lines present a double bond emanating from C-atom 4, are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel compounds of formula ##SPC1##Wherein R.sup.1 represents a lower alkenyl group or R.sup.11, or taken together with R.sup.4 an oxo group; R.sup.11 represents hydrogen or a lower alkyl group; R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or a lower alkyl group; R.sup.3 represents methyl or methylene; R.sup.4 represents hydroxy or a loweralkoxy, lower alkenyloxy, loweralkoxyloweralkyl or acyloxy group and R.sup.5 represents hydrogen or, when simultaneously R.sup.3 represents methyl and R.sup.1 represents R.sup.11, taken together with R.sup.4 a 3.alpha., 6-epoxide group, and 1,8a-dihydro-derivatives of compounds of formula I wherein R.sup.3 represents methyl and R.sup.5 represents hydrogen.The use of said compounds as odorants and also processes for their preparation are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##SPC1##Are prepared by hydrating novel compounds of the formula ##SPC2##And cleaving off the dimorpholino group.

Abstract: There are provided novel oxygenated pentamethyldecalins and dehydro derivatives thereof which are lasting odorants of woody character and which are useful in the perfumery art.These novel compounds are prepared by oxidation of cis-thujopsene and cis-dihydrothujopsene which are readily available products of natural origin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes and compositions for inhibiting or preventing the growth of microorganisms in aqueous systems and formulations, by the addition thereto of dialkyl bromonitromalonates.

Abstract: Novel cyclopentene derivatives, a process for making same and odorant compositions containing the novel compounds are disclosed.