Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous dispersion of microcapsules, said microcapsules comprising a hydrophobic core and a polymeric shell wherein said polymeric shell is formed of the reaction product of (i) at least one monofunctional or multifunctional ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl compound, and (ii) at least one nanocellulose or microcrystalline cellulose. The invention also relates to a process for the manufacture of such an aqueous dispersion, as well as consumer products containing an aqueous dispersion of microcapsules according to the invention.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an encapsulated fragrance composition including an accord including at least one of menthol and isopulegol. Consumer products containing said encapsulated fragrance composition are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A ceramide growth promoting agent includes ceramides represented by the general formula (1), in which, in the general formula (1), R1 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 13 to 21 carbon atoms which may have a hydroxyl group or a double bond, and Z represents an acyl group having 14 to 24 carbon atoms which may have a hydrogen atom, an acetyl group or a hydroxyl group:

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transition metal complex having a PNNP4 ligand, which is easy to manufacture and handle and is relatively inexpensively available, and a method for manufacturing the same, as well as a method using this transition metal complex as a catalyst for hydrogenation reduction of ketones, esters and amides to manufacture corresponding alcohols, aldehydes, hemiacetals and hemiaminals, a method using this transition metal complex as a catalyst for oxidation of alcohols, hemiacetals and hemiaminals to manufacture corresponding carbonyl compounds, and a method using this transition metal complex as a catalyst for dehydrogenation condensation between alcohols and amines to manufacture alkylamines.

Abstract: Provided is a fragrance composition for reducing discomfort due to malodor. The fragrance composition includes at least one selected from the group consisting of fragrance components in the following group A.

Abstract: A method for producing a diphosphine monoxide represented by a general formula (2), including: allowing a diphosphine represented by a general formula (1) to react with water in the presence of a metal catalyst, an oxidizing agent, and a base to selectively oxidize the diphosphine. In the general formulas (1) and (2), R1, R2, R3, R4, and Y are the same as defined in the description.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions that include at least one aliphatic aldehyde component and allyl isothiocyanate are provided. Methods of reducing bacterial activity using the instantly disclosed compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for assessing an aroma component that can be added to a food or beverage product, and a method for preparing a flavor composition comprising adjusting a blending ratio of an aroma component on the basis of the assessing method.

Abstract: A household product contains a fragrance composition, in which the fragrance composition contains from about 0.2 to less than 10% by weight of isopulegol, based on the total weight of the fragrance composition. A method for delivering a perceived cooling sensation in the air includes dispersing isopulegol into the air, or implementing the household product as the above.

Abstract: A ruthenium complex of the following formula (1), a production method thereof, and uses of the ruthenium complex are disclosed. A method for producing the ruthenium complex includes a process of reacting a specific ruthenium complex with a borohydride compound. The ruthenium complex can be used as a catalyst in a production of optically active secondary alcohols.

Abstract: A fragrance composition comprising one or more musk or fragrance accords for use in reducing or inhibiting a subject's physiological reaction to stress. The composition can be incorporated into consumer products.

Abstract: A fragrance precursor represented by formula (1): wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having a carbon number of 1 to 12, a hydroxy group, a methoxy group or an ethoxy group R2 represents a single bond, an alkylene group having a carbon number of 1 to 2, which may have a substituent, or a vinylene group which may have a substituent; and R3 represents a residue resulting from removal of one hydrogen atom of a hydroxy group from a fragrance alcohol having a carbon number of 5 to 20 or a phenol which may have a substituent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing primary amines and secondary amines, the method being characterized by reducing a primary amide or a secondary amide in the presence of a reducing agent and an organic metal halide of a group-2 element.

Abstract: A carbonated beverage suppressed in spilling-out over during production or upon opening, a carbonated beverage flavor composition that suppresses spilling-out, and a method for suppressing spilling-out of a carbonated beverage are disclosed. The carbonated beverage contains 1-160 ppm of a flavor component having a Log P of 2.8-8. The method for suppressing effervescence of a carbonated beverage includes as step of adjusting the content of the flavor component having a Log P of 2.8-8 in the carbonated beverage to 1-160 ppm.

Abstract: A catalyst exhibiting high reusability and capable of reducing the amount of residual metals in a reaction liquid in a process wherein an optically active reduction product is produced by an asymmetric reduction reaction of an organic compound is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an aroma component assessment method and a method for preparing a fragrance composition using said assessment method. The present invention provides a fragrance composition appropriate for a product in consideration of usage conditions of the product. For that purpose, the present invention involves: making measurements of the rate of concentration increase (i.e.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transition metal complex having a PNNP4 ligand, which is easy to manufacture and handle and is relatively inexpensively available, and a method for manufacturing the same, as well as a method using this transition metal complex as a catalyst for hydrogenation reduction of ketones, esters and amides to manufacture corresponding alcohols, aldehydes, hemiacetals and hemiaminals, a method using this transition metal complex as a catalyst for oxidation of alcohols, hemiacetals and hemiaminals to manufacture corresponding carbonyl compounds, and a method using this transition metal complex as a catalyst for dehydrogenation condensation between alcohols and amines to manufacture alkylamines.

Abstract: A method for obscuring or masking the odor of p-cresol using olfactory receptor antagonism without affecting the flavor of a food or beverage is provided. The method includes the use of a specific concentration of ambrettolide, isoambrettolide, pentalide, muscone, civetone, ?-2-decenolactone, cinnamic aldehyde, (3-caryophyllene oxide, sclareolide, and ethyl maltol in a food or beverage. A citral-containing product containing one or more of ambrettolide, isoambrettolide, pentalide, muscone, civetone, ?-2-decenolactone, cinnamic aldehyde, (3-caryophyllene oxide, sclareolide, and ethyl maltol, and a flavor composition are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a screening method for materials that suppress the characteristic body odor of elderly people.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transition metal complex having a PNNP4 ligand, which is easy to manufacture and handle and is relatively inexpensively available, and a method for manufacturing the same, as well as a method using this transition metal complex as a catalyst for hydrogenation reduction of ketones, esters and amides to manufacture corresponding alcohols, aldehydes, hemiacetals and hemiaminals, a method using this transition metal complex as a catalyst for oxidation of alcohols, hemiacetals and hemiaminals to manufacture corresponding carbonyl compounds, and a method using this transition metal complex as a catalyst for dehydrogenation condensation between alcohols and amines to manufacture alkylamines.