Abstract: Described are hydrocarbyloxy alkanals defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents one of the moieties: ##STR2## and R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or methyl prepared according to the process of first reacting an allyl alcohol defined according to the structure: ##STR3## with a hydrocarbon or hydrocarbyl halide defined according to the structure:R.sub.1 '--Xhaving an electrophilic center wherein R.sub.1 ' is saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl and X represents halogen or hydrogen with the provisos that:R.sub.1 ' is saturated hydrocarbyl when X is halogen andR.sub.1 ' is unsaturated hydrocarbyl when X is hydrogen.Also described are organoleptic uses of such hydrocarbyloxy alkanals in the field of perfumery, colognes and perfumed articles, (e.g. perfumed plastics, solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions or drier-added fabric softener articles).

Abstract: Production of bis(alpha-alkylbenzyl)ethers or substituted derivatives thereof by reaction at elevated temperature of the corresponding alpha alkylbenzyl alcohols in the presence of a particular acidic clay catalyst, quenching of the catalyst and recovery of the desired ether by distillation directly from the reaction mixture containing the quenched catalyst, is disclosed. The alkyl methylbenzyl alcohol may be present as a component of an aromatic rich distilland product mixture derived from the ethyl benzene hydroperoxide epoxidation of an olefinically unsaturated compound.

Abstract: The reaction between a hydroxyl-containing material and an isocyanate-containing material is catalyzed by a pyrazino pyrazine compound such as 1,4,5,8-tetramethyldecahydropyrazino(2,3-b)pyrazine.

Abstract: Norbornane derivatives having hydrocarbon side chains, the processes for preparing the same and perfume compositions containing the same. The norbornane derivatives are represented by the following general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein C.sub.2 is an ethyl group, an ethylidene group or a vinyl group each connected to 5 or 6 position of the norbornane ring, each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R.sub.3 is a formyl group or a group represented by the following general formula (II) ##STR2## wherein R.sub.4 is a methyl group, an ethyl group, a n-propyl group or an isopropyl group, and X is a carbon atom of the norbornane ring. The above norbornane derivatives give a wide variety of woody fragrances and are useful as components for various perfume products.

Abstract: A polymer polyol made by the reaction of a partially reacted polyamine with an organic polyisocyanate in a polyether polyol solvent of about 3,000 to 8,000 molecular weight is disclosed. Preferably, the polyisocyanate is reacted with a partially alkoxylated polyoxyalkylenediamine. This polymer polyol may be used in the manufacture of flexible polyurethane foams with improved properties. The polymer polyols are more stable than those made by other procedures.

Abstract: Bicyclic aldehydes of formula ##STR1## possess useful organoleptic properties and can be used advantageously as perfume and flavor ingredients. Compounds (I) develop woody and ambery odor notes and woody, musky and earthy gustative characteristics. They are prepared by a multistep process starting from (E)-13-norcaryophyll-4-en-8-one.

Abstract: Production of bis-(alpha-alkylbenzyl)ethers or substituted derivatives thereof by reaction at elevated temperature of the corresponding alpha alkylbenzyl alcohols in the presence of an aryl sulfonic acid treated calcined alumina catalyst, quenching the catalyst with a basic compound and recovery of the desired ether by distillation following separation of the quenched catalyst, is disclosed. The alkyl methylbenzyl alcohol may be present as a component of an aromatic rich distilled product mixture derived from the ethyl benzene hydroperoxide epoxidation of an olefinically unsaturated compound.

Abstract: Aldehydes are prepared by hydrogenating a compound of general formula R'COOR, wherein R represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl or an acyl group, or a metal, and R' represents an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group having at most two alpha-hydrogen atoms, provided it has at most one beta-hydrogen atom, in case it has two alpha-hydrogen atoms, in the presence of a catalyst comprising at least one metal selected from rare earth metals and iron on an alumina-based carrier.

Abstract: Preparation of bis-(alpha-alkylbenzyl)ethers or substituted derivatives thereof by reaction at elevated temperature of the corresponding alpha alkylbenzyl alcohols in the presence of an aluminum sulfate treated calcined alumina catalyst, quenching of the catalyst and recovery of the desired ether by distillation following separation of the quenched catalyst, is disclosed. The alkyl methylbenzyl alcohol may be present as a component of an aromatic rich distill and product mixture derived from the ethyl benzene hydroperoxide epoxidation of an olefinically unsaturated compound.

Abstract: Prepare high purity perbrominated aromatic compounds, especially decabromodiphenyl oxide, by adding an aromatic compound to a mixture comprising an organic solvent, a catalyst, and a slight stoichiometric excess of bromine, at a low initial reaction temperature.

Abstract: Described are ether carbinols defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 represents a moiety selected from the group consisting of: ##STR2## and wherein Y.sub.1 represents C.sub.4 or C.sub.5 alkylene or C.sub.4 or C.sub.5 alkenylene or C.sub.4 or C.sub.5 alkynylene; processes for preparing such ether carbinols by means of first reacting allyl ethers with a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen by means of an oxoreaction to produce ether carboxaldehydes and then reducing the thus formed ether carboxaldehydes to ether carbinols; or reacting camphene with appropriate diols; as well as methods for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials including perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles; foodstuffs, chewing gums, chewing tobaccos, medicinal products and toothpastes; and smoking tobaccos and smoking tobacco articles by adding thereto an aroma or taste augmenting or enhancing quantity of the thus produced ether carbinols.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of certain dichloro-hydroxy and alkoxy aromatic compounds by reacting the corresponding unchlorinated compound with sulfuryl chloride in the presence of acetic acid, propionic acid or lower alkyl esters thereof.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for the conversion of hydroperoxides, present in allyl-alkyl ethers to products including .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated aldehydes and for reducing such .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated aldehydes to alcohols prior to the use of the ether as a feedstock in a hydroformylation reaction to produce the corresponding ether aldehyde. The process involves contacting the ether with a metal hydride, either in aqueous solution and/or by means of an ion exchange resin. Such treatment decomposes the hydroperoxides and then reduces their .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated aldehyde decomposition products, thereby reducing the catalyst inhibition period present in the hydroformylation reaction which is observed when such .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated aldehyde impurities are present.

Abstract: The synthesis of aryl alkyl ethers from methylbenzyl alcohol and, optionally, phenol using a bis-(dithiobenzyl)nickel(II) catalyst is disclosed.

Abstract: Described is a genus of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## (Z) represents one of the moieties ##STR2## as well as the substantially pure compound defined according to the structure: ##STR3## and the use thereof for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, medicinal products, toothpastes, chewing tobaccos, smoking tobaccos, smoking tobacco articles, perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softeners, fabric softener articles, perfumed articles, hair preparations and the like.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a trihalomethyl group, an alkyl group, or a cyano group,Y is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a trihalomethyl group, andZ is a hydroxy group, an alkoxy group, an alkyl group, a halogen atom, an amino group, an alkylthio group, a cyano group, a carboxy group, a carbalkoxy group, a carboxyalkyl group, a carbalkoxyalkyl group, an alkanoyloxy group, or a carbamoyloxy group,and compositions containing these compounds exhibit herbicidal activity.

Abstract: The synthesis of aryl alkyl ethers from methylbenzyl alcohol and, optionally, phenol using a rhenium heptoxide catalyst is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to carbamates of beta-hydroxyethylsulfoxides which are useful as cosurfactants in enhanced oil recovery, surfactants and biocides, and as hydraulic fluids when of sufficiently low molecular weight.

Abstract: Preparation of monoethers of dihydroxybenzenes from an isopropenylphenol and an alkylating agent and thereafter oxidizing in the presence of an acid catalyst.

Abstract: In a method for the removal of alkali halides by washing them out of reaction products prepared, in the presence of ketones which form a miscibility gap with water, by a reaction of xylylene dichlorides and/or bromides with bisphenols in the presence of alkaline compounds or in the form of alkali salts, at 85.degree. to 160.degree. C., with the addition in some cases of terminal-group-closing monophenols or monohalogen alkyl compounds, water or a water-ketone mixture solvent is added to the reaction mixture before beginning the filtration, and afterward is recycled. For the complete recovery of the ketones and alkali halides and the reuse of the ketones with reduced energy consumption a kentonous phase and an aqueous phase are recovered by separate evaporation after the separation of the filtrate in two liquid phases, both of the condensates are combined to a ketone-water mixture, the filter cake is stirred up again in the ketone-water mixture and filtered a second time.