Abstract: Suggested is a composition comprising (a) at least one lactate ester and (b1) at least one second compound selected from the group encompassing benzaldehyde derivatives, aromatic aldehydes and aromatic acids.

Abstract: Suggested is a antimicrobial agent An antimicrobial composition comprising (a) at least one acetophenone derivative of formula (I) in which R1 stands for hydrogen or methyl, and R2 stands for hydrogen, hydroxyl or a —OCH3 group, or a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and (b) at least one second antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: Norlimbanol in general and particularly its isomer mixture Timberol®, an amber-woody fragrance, is able to specifically inhibit the trimethylamine-induced h TAAR5 activation up to 96%. Moreover, human psychophysical data showed that the presence of Timberol® increases the olfactory detection threshold for the characteristic fishy odor of trimethylamine by almost one order of magnitude.

Abstract: A flavoring mixture, comprising (i) one or more sweet-tasting substances, selected from the group of naturally occurring sweet-tasting substances and the physiologically compatible salts thereof without phyllodulcin and the physiologically compatible salts thereof, and (ii) phyllodulcin and/or one or more of the physiologically compatible salts thereof, wherein the ratio of the sucrose equivalence of the concentration of the substance or substances of group (i) to the sucrose equivalence of the concentration of the substance or substances of group (i) is ?2.

Abstract: Herein described are novel mixtures, containing or consisting of a first compound (E) and a second compound (Z), wherein compounds (E) and (Z) are compounds of formula (I) with identical constitutional formula wherein it applies that one of the four wavy lines denotes a double bond and the remaining wavy lines denote a single bond, respectively, and X is selected from —CH2— and —CH2—CH2—, and the first compound (E) is trans-configurated and the second compound (Z) is cis-configurated, wherein the weight ratio of compound (E) to compound (Z) in the mixture is in the range of 75:25, preferably of 80:20, to 90:10, uses of such mixtures, methods for producing such mixtures as well as products containing such mixtures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the storage of cooling agents without caking, characterized in that the latter are filled into standard packages having a maximum capacity of 25 l, with the proviso that (a) the packages are filled to 50% maximum, and (b) the amount filled into the package does not exceed 10 kg.

Abstract: The invention relates to a TRPM8 modulator for achieving a cooling effect on the skin or a mucous membrane.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) or the salts thereof, said compounds of formula (I) being selected from among the group consisting of homoeriodictyol (1), eriodictyol (2), hesperetin (3) and sterubin (4), for use in the treatment of an ailment which can be alleviated or prevented by influencing the serotonin level and the concentration of free fatty acids in the blood.

Abstract: Methods of purifying crude 4-hydroxyacetophenone using one or more solvents as well as products comprising or consisting of crystallized 4-hydroxyacetophenone and one, two or more solvent(s). The products may be obtained or obtainable from the methods for purifying crude 4-hydroxyacetophenone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing flavone glycoside dihydrochalcones, having the following steps: (a) providing a transgenic microorganism containing (i) a first nucleic acid portion (A) containing a gene which codes for a bacterial chalcone isomerase and (ii) a second nucleic acid portion (B) containing a gene which codes for a bacterial enoate reductase, (b) adding one or more flavone glycosides to the transgenic microorganism under conditions which allow the simultaneous isomerization and reduction of the flavone glycoside into the flavone glycoside dihydrochalcone, and optionally (d) isolating and purifying the final product, wherein the nucleic acid portion (A) (1) is a nucleotide sequence according to SEQ ID NO:1, in which the nucleic acid portion (A?) according to SEQ ID NO:3 has been cut out, or (2) is an amino acid sequence according to SEQ ID NO:2, in which the amino acid portion (A?) according to SEQ ID NO:4 has been cut out.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substance mixtures which can be used as aroma compositions to enhance the sweet taste of oral preparations.

Abstract: The present invention relates in particular to a mixture comprising or at least essentially consisting of compound of formula (Ia) and (beta,beta-(4aR,5R,7aS,9R)-octahydro-2,2,5,8,8,9a-hexamethyl-4H-4a,9-methanoazuleno(5,6-d)-1,3-dioxole) of the formula (Ib), wherein the weight ratio of the compound of the formula (Ia) to the compound of the formula (Ib) in the mixture is in the range from 90:10 to 99:1. The present invention further relates to a method for producing such a mixture, to new odorant and/or aroma substance compositions, and to the use of a mixture of the invention (a) for masking or diminishing the one or more unpleasant olfactory impressions of one or more unpleasantly smelling substances, and/or (b) for intensifying the one or more pleasant olfactory impressions of one or more pleasantly smelling substances.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the area of detergents and refers to a dispersion comprising encapsulated fragrances and the method as well as the use of the said dispersion in a process to adhere said encapsulated fragrances onto particles, powder or granules of detergent compositions.

Abstract: Proposed are preparations, comprising special amides and menthol or menthol compounds or aromatic substances, characterized in that they have improved flavor and scent properties, and also that they allow the production of preparations, particularly emulsions with improved shelf life.

Abstract: The present invention relates to extracts of Isochrysis sp., preferably Tahitian Isochrysis, its cosmetic, dermatological and/or therapeutic uses and compositions and cosmetic, dermatological or therapeutic products comprising such an extract of Isochrysis sp., preferably Tahitian Isochrysis.

Abstract: Suggested is a dry food composition for mixing with a drinkable liquid, said composition comprising (a) carbohydrates, (b) proteins, (c) fats, and optionally (d) probiotic micro-organisms and/or prebiotics, and (e) vitamins, minerals, texturizers, fibers, sweeteners, flavorings and/or colorants, whereby said composition shows a particle size distribution wherein (i) about 90% b.w. of the particles show an average diameter of less than about 400 ?m, (ii) about 50% b.w. of the particles show an average diameter of less than about 80 ?m, and (iii) about 10% b.w. of the particles show an average diameter of less than about 10 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a substituted alkyl cycloalkanone, comprising the alkylation of a cycloalkanone with an alkene derivative in the presence of a metal oxide, where n is 2 to 20, m is 0 to 10, and R is a functional group.

Abstract: A method is proposed for producing flavonoids, comprising the steps: (a) providing of a transgenic microorganism, containing (i) a first nucleic acid section (A), comprising or consisting of a gene coding for a CYP450 oxidase, (ii) a second nucleic acid section (B), comprising or consisting of a gene coding for a plant O-methyltransferase, and (b) adding of one or more flavanones to the transgenic microorganism, (c) the conversion of the substrate flavanones by the transgenic microorganism to the corresponding flavonoids, and optionally (d) isolating and purifying of the final products.

Abstract: The invention relates to mixtures having: components (a) having at least one fragrance of the formula (I) where R1=OC—R2, CH2OR3, C1-C8 open-chain or branched aliphatic radical, optionally substituted and/or unsaturated, with R2=an open-chain or branched aliphatic radical, optionally substituted and/or unsaturated, having 2-10 C atoms, with R3=an open-chain or branched aliphatic radical, optionally substituted and/or unsaturated, having 1-8 C atoms, and components (b) having at least one fragrance, different from the fragrances of component a, characterized in that the weight ratio of all components (a) to all components (b) is from 1:10 to 1:10000.

Abstract: Proposed is a preparation comprising (a) omeprazole and/or pantoprazole; and (b) eriodyctiol and/or homoeriodyctiol.