Abstract: Provided is a solid-supported ruthenium complex represented by general formula (1), (2) or (3). Further provided are: a method for manufacturing a reduction product by reducing an organic compound in the presence of the solid-supported ruthenium complex and a hydrogen donor; a method for manufacturing an optically active alcohol, characterized by reducing a carbonyl group in a carbonyl compound in the presence of the solid-supported ruthenium complex and a hydrogen donor; and a method for manufacturing an optically active amine, characterized by reducing an imino group of an imine compound in the presence of the solid-supported ruthenium complex and a hydrogen donor.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide: a ligand that is useful in a catalytic organic synthetic reaction; a method for producing said ligand; and a metal complex that is useful as a catalyst in an organic synthetic reaction. The present invention provides a compound represented by general formula (1A), a method for producing said compound, and a metal complex including said compound as a ligand. (In the formula, H, N, P, S, L, R1, R2, R3, Q1, and Q2 have the meaning as defined in the Description.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a powdery flavoring agent, including (1) a step of treating a milk-derived material with at least any one of a lactic acid fermentation treatment and an enzymatic reaction treatment to prepare a paste flavoring agent, (2) a step of adding an excipient to the paste flavoring agent obtained in step (1) to prepare a freeze-drying raw material liquid having a fat content in a dried solid content of 40% by mass or less, a solid content based on the excipient occupying the dried solid content of 70% by mass or less, and a water content of 20% by mass or more and less than 50% by mass, and (3) a step of subjecting the freeze-drying raw material liquid obtained in the step (2) to specific treatments to obtain the powdery flavoring agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel ruthenium complex that is easy to produce and handle and that can be supplied relatively inexpensively, a method for producing this ruthenium complex, a method for producing alcohols and the like using this ruthenium complex as a catalyst, a method for producing carbonyl compounds using this ruthenium complex as a catalyst, and a method for producing N-alkylamine compounds using this ruthenium complex as a catalyst. The present invention pertains to a ruthenium complex represented by general formula (1) RuX1X2(PNP) (NHC)m(Solv)n(1) (in general formula (1), X1 and X2 each independently represent a monovalent anionic monodentate ligand; PNP represents a tridentate aminodiphosphine ligand, NHC represents an N-heterocyclic carbene derived from a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring, and Solv represents a coordinating solvent; and m represents an integer from 1 to 3, n represents an integer from 0 to 2, and 1?m+n?3.

Abstract: A novel microcapsule which is endowed for example with reduced leakage of encapsulated materials. The microcapsule contains one or more fragrances and is suitable for inclusion in non-edible consumer goods products, laundry products, personal care products and cosmetic products. The microcapsule can be obtained in an economic and efficient manner by polymerizing an emulsion so that emulsion droplets are encapsulated into a subsequently cured polymeric shell.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a novel melanogenesis inhibitor capable of safely inhibiting melanism caused by ultraviolet radiation or the like. The melanogenesis inhibitor according to the present invention contains, as an active ingredient, one or more selected from the group consisting of vetiver oil, cabreuva oil, and cederwood oil.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of identifying a fragrance sample using functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging to assess the ability of said fragrance sample to elicit a reward through the dopaminergic pathway; a fragrance sample identified by the method, and a method for preparing an accord or a fully formulated fragrance.

Abstract: Provided is a process for producing an optically active hydroxyaldehyde or aminohydroxyaldehyde. The process for producing an optically active hydroxyaldehyde or aminohydroxyaldehyde is characterized by reacting an aldehyde or an imine with a boric acid enol ester in the presence of a copper compound and an optically active bidentate phosphine compound.

Abstract: A method for producing, in a few simple steps, a specific optically active aldehyde represented by the general formula (1), in which * is an asymmetric carbon atom, includes asymmetrically isomerizing a specific allyl alcohol represented by the general formula (2) in the presence of a ruthenium complex and a base.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides fragrance and flavor compositions as well as products incorporating such compositions. The disclosed compositions can include (6Z)-non-6-enenitrile of formula (I) and one or more additional fragrance and/or flavor components. The fragrance and flavor compositions of the present disclosure can have appealing, fresh, natural cucumber, melon, and/or violet profiles.

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: The present invention provides masking compositions that include a lower alkyl carboxylic acid, e.g. acetic acid. Also provided is a masking composition that includes (a) a lower alkyl carboxylic acid (e.g. acetic acid), a warming sensate (e.g. vanillin or vanillyl butyl ether) and/or a cooling sensate (e.g. menthol or isopulegol).

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing an ether compound easily in a small number of steps at lower costs in high yields. The present invention relates to a method in which the ether compound represented by the general formula (1) is produced by reacting the specific carbonyl compound specified in the general formula (2) and the specific dialkoxy compound specified in the general formula (3) with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst and an acidic substance to perform hydrogenation.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a cooling agent composition containing a novel methyl menthol derivative having no undesirable feeling of stimulation, malodor, bitterness, or the like, it being possible to use the cooling agent composition as a cooling agent or sensory stimulation agent having exceptional persistence of a sense of coolness and refreshing feeling. The present invention pertains to a cooling agent composition containing a methyl menthol derivative represented by general formula (1A) or general formula (1B).

Abstract: To provide a milk-derived peptide having a taste-improving effect, a taste-improving agent comprising the same, and a food or drink containing the same. A taste-improving agent comprising a peptide, said peptide having the sequence(s) Val-Pro and/or Leu-Leu-Leu, and a food or drink to which the taste-improving agent is added.

Abstract: A novel microcapsule which is endowed for example with reduced leakage of encapsulated materials. The microcapsule contains one or more fragrances and is suitable for inclusion in non-edible consumer goods products, laundry products, personal care products and cosmetic products. The microcapsule can be obtained in an economic and efficient manner by polymerizing an emulsion so that emulsion droplets are encapsulated into a subsequently cured polymeric shell.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a reduction reaction product, wherein recovery of the reaction solvent and/or distillation is carried out after adding a nitrogen-containing compound into a reaction liquid of a reduction reaction that has been conducted using a transition metal complex. The present invention is capable of suppressing decrease in the optical purity of the reduction reaction product due to the transition metal complex used as a catalyst.

Abstract: A fragrance composition comprising a low vapor pressure VOC and at least one low vapor pressure VOC potentiator compound, which reduces, or altogether completely obviates the use of HVPVOC solvents in fragrance compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fragrance composition that has a vanilla odor property, that is chemically stable and that can be blended in a variety of products, which can be an alternative material for vanillin or ethyl vanillin. The fragrance composition of the present invention comprises: A) one or more selected from the group consisting of vanillyl alcohol, ethylvanillyl alcohol, isovanillyl alcohol and veratryl alcohol; and B) one or more selected from the group consisting of 2-ethoxy-4-methylphenol, 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol, 2-ethoxy-5-methylphenol, 2-ethoxy-4-ethylphenol, 2-ethoxy-5-ethylphenol, 2-methoxy-p-cresol methyl carbonate and 2-ethoxy-5-(1-propenyl)-phenol, wherein the total content of component A and component B in the fragrance composition is 0.01-90% by mass, and the mixing ratio of component A and component B (on a mass basis) is in a range of 99:1-70:30.

Abstract: Provides is a salivation cocktail that comprises a food acid and a tingling sensate. The combination of a food acid and a tingling sensate has been found to synergistically increase salivation.