Abstract: Novel compounds for use in flavor, fragrance, or topical compositions are provided. Specifically, the compounds of the presently disclosed subject matter provide effective and unexpected warming sensations. The composition can be incorporated into various consumer end products, including flavors, fragrances, and topical applications.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a novel compound useful as a perfume material and a perfume composition containing the same, as well as a perfumed product. The present invention provides a compound represented by the following general formula: wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, Y1 and Y2 are each independently —O—CO—Z, —O—CO—O—Z or the like, Y3 is —O—CO—Z3, where Z and Z3 are each a linear or branched alkyl group containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms or a cycloalkyl group containing 3 to 5 carbon atoms or the like, and n is 2 or 3, and a perfume composition containing the same, as well as a product perfumed with the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a novel dienal compound which has an aromatic odor useful for use as a compound flavor raw material or the like; and a flavor composition containing the dienal compound. The dienal compound according to the present invention is characterized by being represented by general formula (1): (wherein R represents an alkyl group having 8 to 10 carbon atoms; and a wavy line represents a cis form, a trans form, or a mixture of a cis form and a trans form).

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: The presently disclosed subject matter provides lactone-containing malodor eliminating compositions that ameliorate undesirable malodor, e.g., undesirable malodor due to presence of sulfur- or amine-containing compounds. The presently disclosed compositions can be added to a variety of products, including, but not limited to, foods, beverages, toothpastes, mouthwashes and other orally consumable products.

Abstract: A lactone compound is represented by general formula (A), and an ether compound is represented by general formula (B). In formula (A), R is a hydrogen atom or R1. When R is a hydrogen atom, R? is R1, the carbon bond (1) is a single bond or a double bond, and the carbon bond (2) is a single bond. When R is R1, R? is a hydrogen atom or R1, both the carbon bonds (1) and (2) are a single bond, or one of them is a double bond and the other is a single bond. In formula (B), R? is R1. R1 represents a specific alkyl group, a specific alkenyl group, a specific alkynyl group, or an aryl group. In formulas (A) and (B), n is 0 or 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a method for converting a hydroxyl group of an alcohol; and a catalyst which makes the method possible.

Abstract: Fragrance compositions comprising one or more fragrance compounds for use in increasing the duration of sleep and/or improving quality of sleep in a subject is disclosed. Fragrance compositions comprising one or more fragrance compounds for use in increasing the quality of sleep in a subject (i.e., an increase in the time the subject is asleep during the night, a decrease in the time the subject is awake during the night, an increase in the time the subject experiences REM sleep, an increase in the time the subject experiences deep sleep, an increase in the time the subject experiences light sleep; and an increase in overall sleep efficiency) is disclosed. The composition can be incorporated into various consumer end products.

Abstract: A spray-dried composition is disclosed. The spray-dried composition contains (A), (B), and (C):(A) at least one selected from flavoring ingredients and food ingredients; (B) at least one selected from excipients and combinations of excipients with emulsifiers; and (C) a sodium salt(s).

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides fragrance compositions and fragrance combinations that can stimulate the trigeminal system. The compositions and combinations of the presently disclosed subject matter can include both one or more trigeminal-stimulating compounds and one or more additional fragrance compounds. The trigeminal-stimulating compounds can include cooling, warming, and tingling compounds.

Abstract: A method for converting an N,N-dialkylamide compound into an ester compound includes using a fourth period transition metal complex as a catalyst. The fourth period transition metal complex is obtained by a reaction of a precursor having a fourth period transition metal with a nitrogen-containing compound or a phosphorus-containing compound.

Abstract: A volatile medium delivery system, comprising a housing, a barrier element engageable with the housing, and a substrate having a volatile medium absorbed therein, wherein the substrate is engageable with the housing and positionable with respect to the housing to control a predetermined release rate of volatile medium to an external environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula (1A). G represents a group selected from the group consisting of a monovalent group represented by the formula (GP) and a monovalent group represented by the formula (GS). R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, and R12 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a group selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group, an alkoxy group, a halogeno group, and a halogeno alkyl group.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide: a novel oil-and-fat composition usable as an oil-and-fat sensation imparting material that can impart an oil-and-fat sensation to food and drink at a more natural and moderate intensity or can enhance or improve the oil-and-fat feeling in food and drink, and that can further enhance the flavor or texture that can be sensed in the oral cavity, such as a richness of taste, depth of taste, voluminous feeling, and feeling on the tongue; and a novel manufacturing method therefor. The present invention pertains to an oil-and-fat composition that has a moisture content of less than 1.0 mass % and that includes: component A that is three types of free fatty acids comprising free palmitic acid, free oleic acid, and free stearic acid; and component B that is two types of unsaturated aldehydes comprising 2-decenal and 2-octenal, wherein 0.002-0.2 parts by mass of component B is contained with respect to 100 parts by mass of component A, and at least 8.

Abstract: A solid composition contains (a) from 30 to 65% by weight of a polyethylene glycol, (b) from 0 to 40% by weight of a C8-C22-alkyl polyalkoxylate including at least 40 alkoxylate units, (c) from 0.5 to 15% by weight of free fragrance, (d) from 0.1 to 15% by weight of encapsulated fragrance, and (e) from 1 to 35% by weight of an alkaline metal salt, alkaline earth metal salt or salt of an inorganic or C1-C6-alkyl organic acid, or mixture thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to recombinant microorganisms and methods for producing macrocyclic ketones and macrocyclic ketone precursors.

Abstract: A membrane device is intended for the release of volatile compositions. The membrane device includes one or more membrane layers which are permeable to the volatile composition and which are positioned within a vapor impermeable package such as package formed by an upper and lower vapor impermeable panel. The upper vapor impermeable panel includes a window that allows access to the membrane layer for activation of the membrane device. The membrane device can also include decorative portions for aesthetic appeal.

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

Abstract: The present invention provides a triphenylamine derivative represented by general formula (1). (In the formula, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14 and R15 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted alkoxy group).