Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 4-methyl-delta-hexylactone for imparting, modifying and/or intensifying one or more smell or flavour impressions from the group consisting of hay, coumarin, lactone and richness in the mouth.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of ?-(1,3)-?-(1,4)-glucan (a) as carrier for carrying a chemical substance through the stratum corneum into deeper layers of the skin and/or (b) for improving the penetration abilities of the chemical substance through the stratum corneum into deeper layers of the skin.

Abstract: Mixtures comprising (a) eugenol acetate and isoeugenol methyl ether of (b) eugenol acetate and beta-homocyclocitral or (c) eugenol acetate, isoeugenol methyl ether and beta-homocyclocitral are described. The use of these mixtures as agents against bad breath is furthermore described.

Abstract: The use is described of a compound of formula (I) wherein R represents a C1-C4 alkyl or a C1-C5 acyl residue as an odorant or flavoring or as a flavor enhancer.

Abstract: 3-Methylbenzyl isobutyrate is described, as is the use thereof as an odoriferous substance, in particular for imparting a green fruity head note to an odoriferous substance mixture.

Abstract: Novel indanylidene compounds can be used as UV-A filters in cosmetic compositions for protecting skin and hair and for technical applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alkoxy-substituted indanes, their preparation and use and to the preparation and use of the corresponding alkoxy-substituted indanones.

Abstract: Described is a test system for the evaluation of a coating to biofouling and fluid shear forces in natural seawater, comprising: a support structure for holding test panels, a first array of separate, spaced apart test panels being arranged on the support structure (a) in two or more coaxial circles around an axis and (b) in a plane substantially perpendicular to the axis, the test panels being provided with the same or different coatings on one side, a drive assembly being arranged so that the first array of test panels on the support structure can be rotated around the axis.

Abstract: Spherical capsule having a liquid core and a seamless solid shell surrounding the core, in which: the diameter of the capsule is in the range of 4-8 mm; the thickness of the shell is in the range of 20-200 ?m; the shell thickness to capsule diameter ratio is in the range of 0.004-0.04; the shell contains 70-90% (m/m) gelatin and 10-30% (m/m) plasticizer, based on the solids content of the shell; and the core has a flavoring content in the range of 1-100% (m/m), based on the total mass of the core.

Abstract: Novel indanylidene compounds can be used as UV-A filters in cosmetic compositions for protecting skin and hair and for technical applications.

Abstract: A process for the catalytic double bond isomerisation of alkenyl alkoxybenzenes [alkoxy-substituted (2-alkenyl)-benzenes] (with a non-conjugated double bond in the alkenyl group) of formula A in the presence of a catalytically active quantity of alkali and/or alkaline earth C1-C6 alcoholates to the corresponding alkenyl alkoxybenzenes [alkoxy-substituted (1-alkenyl)-benzenes] (with a double bond in the alkenyl group which is conjugated with the benzene ring) of formula B is described

Abstract: The use of 2-methyl-5-phenyl pentanal is described for producing, modifying or intensifying a rose scent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of cyclohexyloxyacetic alkyl esters by hydrogenation of phenoxyacetic alkyl esters and to the use of cyclohexyloxyacetic alkyl esters as fragrances.

Abstract: Antimicrobial mixtures comprising or consisting of: one or more branched or unbranched alkanediols having 6-12 carbon atoms, one, two or more compounds chosen from the group consisting of the tropolones of the formula (I) wherein the substituents R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently of one another have the following meaning: H; linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having up to 30 C atoms; OH; OR6, wherein R6 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having up to 30 C atoms; COOH; COOR7, wherein R7 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having up to 30 C atoms; NO2; NH2; F, Cl, Br, I; are described.

Abstract: An antimicrobial mixture comprising or consisting of: one or more compounds of the formula (I) their salts or solvates, wherein R1 and R2 in each case independently of one another are chosen from the group consisting of: H, OH, F, Cl, Br and I, and wherein X in each case denotes: (CH2)m where m=1, 2 or 3 or OCH2n where n=1, 2 or 3 or O—CH2—CH(R3) where R3?CH3 or CH2OH or (CH2—OpCH2 where p=1 or 2, wherein in the compound(s) of the formula I a primary alcohol function CH2OH is optionally replaced by a radical which is chosen from the group consisting of CH2OR4, COOH and COOR4 and/or a secondary alcohol function CHOH is optionally replaced by the radical CHOR4, wherein each R4 denotes an aliphatic or aromatic radical, independently of the meaning of further radicals, and one, two or more compounds chosen from the group consisting of the tropolones of the formula (II) wherein the substituents R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 independently of one another have the following meaning: H; linear or branched

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of anisalcohol (methoxybenzyl alcohol) by hydrogenation of anisaldehyde (methoxybenzaldehyde) in the presence of Raney nickel and a basic additive, the use of the anisalcohol and hygiene or care products containing anisalcohol.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved method for the preparation of 11(12)-pentadecen-15-olides.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a fermentation process for converting a monohydric secondary alcohol having 5 or more carbon atoms into the corresponding ketone, suitable microorganisms for that purpose.

Abstract: The sensory properties of the diastereomeric enantiomer pairs and of the pure enantiomers of the compound 2-methyl-4-phenyl-1,3-dioxolane are described. The cis compounds (2R,4S)-2-methyl-4-phenyl-1,3-dioxolane and (2S,4R)-2-methyl-4-phenyl-1,3-dioxolane are the most sensorially valuable. These enantiomers and mixtures thereof are particularly suitable for use as a sensorially active substance, for example as a fragrance.

Abstract: 4,8-dimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-one has aromatizing properties and increases the extendibility and intensity of the aroma when used in an aroma composition.