Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to compounds of formula (I) as defined herein and to compositions comprising one, two, three or more compounds of formula (I) as defined herein, or consisting of two, three or more compounds of formula (I) as defined herein. The invention further relates to methods for producing compounds of formula (I) (or (Ia) or (Ib)), to the use of compounds of formula (I) as fragrance substances and the use of compositions comprising a compound of formula (I) or consisting of compounds of formula (I) as fragrance substance mixtures. It further relates to fragrance substance compositions comprising or consisting of compounds or compositions as defined herein and one or more additional fragrance substances, to perfumed products comprising compounds or compositions or fragrance substance compositions as defined herein, to methods for producing perfumed products as defined herein and to methods for perfuming hair, skin, textile fibres, surfaces and/or ambient air.

Abstract: Fragrance or flavour mixtures containing (i) (E)-2-methyl-but-2-endicarboxylic acid diesters, (ii) (Z)-2-methyl-but-2-endicarboxylic acid diesters and (iii) 2-methylenebutanedicarboxylic acid diesters with a fruity, pear-like note are provided. Further provided are a process for the preparation of these fragrances or flavourings or fragrance or flavouring mixtures, and the use of the fragrance or flavouring mixtures to produce a fruity, pear-like fragrance or flavour or for the preparation of a fragrance mixture or a perfume oil, cosmetic agent, application agent, detergent and cleaning agent, foodstuff, animal feed or pharmaceutical product, as well as the products made therefrom which contain the fragrance or flavouring mixtures in a sensory effective amount.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to a method for producing a compound of formula (I) and/or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof from vanillylmandelic acid and/or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention further relates to the simultaneous use of one or more iodide salt(s) or hydrate(s) thereof, one or more reducing agent(s), one or more inorganic and/or organic acid(s) other than phosphonic acid, and methanol and/or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof or an alcohol of formula (II) as defined herein and/or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof for converting vanillylmandelic acid and/or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof into a compound of formula (I) and/or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof or into a compound of formula (III) as defined herein and/or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and a method for the analytical and/or sensory determination of the release of an active substance or several active substances from a release system. In particular, the present invention relates to a device and a method for determining the release of an active substance or active substances, in particular of an odiferous substance or flavoring or an odiferous substance or flavoring mixture, from a capsule or a precursor. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a device and a method for determining the properties of a release system, in particular of a capsule or a precursor. Ultimately, the present invention relates to the use of the device and method according to the invention for the analytical and/or sensory determination of the release of one or more active substances from a release system.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of an ?,?-unsaturated ketone, which method comprises oxidizing an alkene having —CH2— adjacent a carbon-carbon double bond to ?,?-unsaturated ketone by passing air or oxygen through a solution of the hydrocarbon containing a catalyst consisting of N-hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI) and cobalt diacetate tetrahydrate at standard temperature and pressure during a period of at least 12 hours.

Abstract: Suggested is the use of 1-Norbornan-2-ylpropan-2-one as a fragrance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a distillative process for the preparation of a diastereomer-enriched odorant mixture, and to the diastereomer-enriched odorant mixture and its use as an odorant or for the preparation of an odorant composition. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of the diastereomer-enriched odorant mixture for imparting, modifying or enhancing a floral odour note of a perfumed product or for the preparation of a perfumed product. Finally, the present invention also relates to odorant compositions and perfumed products comprising the diastereomer-enriched odorant composition.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to the use of a fatty acid ester or of a mixture of two or more fatty acid esters or of a mixture comprising one or more fatty acid esters, wherein the fatty acid ester or one, two, three or more, preferably all, of the fatty acid ester(s) is/are selected from the group consisting of 3-hydroxypropyl caprylate, glyceryl monocaprylate, 3-hydroxypropyl undecylenate and glyceryl monoundecylenate, for modifying the sensory properties of a skin care product. The present invention further relates to methods for modifying the sensory properties of a skin care product as well as to methods for manufacturing a skin care product and to particular skin care products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fragrance mixtures comprising or consisting of a compound of formula (I) and one or more fragrances having a green and/or flowery scent. The invention further provides methods for producing a fragrance mixture according to the invention and methods for enhancing and/or modifying a green and/or flowery scent by mixing a compound of formula (I) with one or more fragrances having a green and/or flowery scent. Moreover, the present invention provides perfumed products comprising a fragrance mixture of the present invention and methods for producing a perfumed product as well as a use of the compound of formula (I) to enhance and/or modify a green and/or flowery scent.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a flavouring composition comprising hesperetin and hesperetin dihydrochalcone for improving the taste profile in a preparation. Furthermore, the present invention relates to preparations having a balanced taste profile as well as a method for improving the taste profile of a preparation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flavour composition for imparting or enhancing a savoury and/or meaty flavour, to a method for producing a flavour composition, to a flavour composition produced by such a method, to a semi-finished product comprising such a flavour composition, to the use of such a flavour composition for imparting or enhancing a savoury and/or meaty flavour in a semi-finished product and to a method for imparting or enhancing a savoury and/or meaty flavour in a semi-finished product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing cannabigerol and purifying it from a reaction mixture. The present invention also relates to the cosmetic use of cannabigerol for the inhibition of tyrosinase activity and/or the reduction of melanin production in the skin, in particular for reducing pigmentation of the skin, preferably for the improvement of the appearance of the skin in case of hyperpigmentation, lentigo or vitiligo. Furthermore, the present invention relates to cannabigerol for use in a therapeutic method for the inhibition of tyrosinase activity and/or the reduction of melanin production in the skin, preferably for use in a therapeutic method for the treatment and/or prevention of malign skin disorders, in particular skin cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a composition or an oat extract comprising at least one avenanthramide compound or an analogue thereof and at least one ?-glucan compound at predetermined ratios and having a low salt content. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for preparing such an oat extract, an oat extract obtained by said method, and the use of said composition or oat extract for the preparation of foods, food supplements, cosmetic, pharmaceutical or veterinary preparations. Finally, the present invention relates to foods, food supplements, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals or veterinary preparations comprising said composition or oat extract.

Abstract: The invention is in the field of fragrances and relates to novel fragrance compounds according to general formula (I) derived from campholenic aldehyde with a sandalwood-based note and improved acid stabilities. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to fragrance compositions comprising one or more of the inventive compounds. Moreover, the invention relates to the use of these compounds or fragrance compositions as an odorant or for improving the fixation of a fragrance compound or a fragrance composition as well as for the preparation of a perfumed product. In addition, the present invention thus also refers to the use of said compounds or compositions for the preparation of a perfumed products as well as perfumed products as such.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) is described and use thereof as fragrance, especially as lily-of-the-valley fragrance and/or as an agent for increasing the substantivity and/or the retention of a fragrance preparation and/or as a fixative.

Abstract: Suggested is fragrance composition comprising or consisting of a selection of specific nitriles showing improved stability against decomposition and discoloration.

Abstract: Suggested is the use of [6]-paradol for stabilizing cosmetic compositions, wherein the cosmetic compositions are selected from the group consisting of cleansing compositions and fragrance compositions.

Abstract: Suggested is a rim block with improved scent performance, comprising or consisting of: (a) a solid rim block base, (b) at least one non-encapsulated perfume oil, and (c) at least one perfume oil same or different from component (b) encapsulated in a maltodextrin matrix.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel fragrance compounds of general formula (I) which exhibit a Sandalwood-like fragrance and which are derivable from campholenic aldehyde derivates according to general formula (II). Furthermore, the present invention discloses compositions comprising one or more of the inventive fragrance compounds. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds or fragrance compositions comprising one or more of the compounds according to the invention as an odorant or or improving the fixation of a fragrance compound or a fragrance composition. Furthermore, the present invention refers to the use of such compounds or compositions for the preparation of a perfumed products as well as perfumed products as such.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing cannabigerol and purifying it from a reaction mixture. The present invention also relates to the cosmetic use of cannabigerol for the inhibition of tyrosinase activity and/or the reduction of melanin production in the skin, in particular for reducing pigmentation of the skin, preferably for the improvement of the appearance of the skin in case of hyperpigmentation, lentigo or vitiligo. Furthermore, the present invention relates to cannabigerol for use in a therapeutic method for the inhibition of tyrosinase activity and/or the reduction of melanin production in the skin, preferably for use in a therapeutic method for the treatment and/or prevention of malign skin disorders, in particular skin cancer.