Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 1-(4,4-dimethylcyclohexyl)ethanone, 1-(4,4-dimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)ethanone, 1-(4,4-dimethylcyclohexyl)ethanol, 1-(4,4-dimethylcyclohexyl)ethyl acetate and 1-(2-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylcyclohexyl)ethanone as a fragrance substance, in particular with a flowery and/or fruity olfactory characteristic. The present invention further relates to fragrance compositions and perfumed products comprising the compounds listed above. The present invention also relates to a method producing perfumed products and a method producing 1-(4,4-dimethylcyclohexyl)ethanol or 1-(4,4-dimethylcyclohexyl)ethyl acetate. Further, the invention relates to the compounds 1-(4,4-dimethylcyclohexyl)ethyl acetate, 1-(4,4-dimethylcyclohexyl)ethanol and 1-(2-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylcyclohexyl)ethanone.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to the use of 3-(4-isobutyl-2-methyl-cyclohexyl)pro-panal, 3-(4-Isobutyl-6-methyl-cyclohexa-1,5-dien-1-yl)propanal, 3-(4-isobutyl-6-meth-ylene-cyclohexen-1-yl)propanal, or 3-(4-isobutyl-6-methyl-cyclohexen-1-yl)propanal as perfuming ingredients. Moreover, the present invention relates to perfume compositions and perfumed products comprising the before mentioned perfuming ingredients. Still more particularly, the invention relates to a method for producing said perfumed products and a method of imparting and/or increasing i) floral and/or ii) green and/or iii) lily of the valley odor characteristics to perfumed products. This invention also relates to 3-(4-isobutyl-2-methyl-cyclohexyl)propanal, 3-(4-Isobutyl-6-methyl-cyclohexa-1,5-dien-1-yl)propanal, 3-(4-isobutyl-6-methylene-cyclohexen-1-yl)propanal, or 3-(4-isobutyl-6-methyl-cyclohexen-yl)propanal and a process for the preparation of said compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the compound 2-ethyl-5,5-dimethyl-cyclohexanol, which can impart, modify and/or enhance one or more odours selected from the group consisting of minty, fresh tobacco leaf, cresol, horse and animalistic, mixtures comprising 2-ethyl-5,5-dimethyl-cyclohexanol, and a new method for producing the same, a fragrance composition comprising 2-ethyl-5,5-dimethyl-cyclohexanol, the use of 2-ethyl-5,5-dimethyl-cyclohexanol as a fragrance, particularly for imparting, modifying and/or enhancing one or more odours selected from the group consisting of minty, fresh tobacco leaf, cresol, horse and animalistic, a perfumed product comprising 2-ethyl-5,5-dimethyl-cyclohexanol, a method for perfuming such a product and a method for modifying an olfactory impression.

Abstract: Suggested is a synergistic antimicrobial mixture comprising a hydroxyacetophenone and one additional antimicrobial agent. The mixture is particular useful for fighting Aspergillus brasiliensis.

Abstract: The present invention primarily concerns the use of compounds of the following formula (I) wherein X represents an oxygen atom, a —CHO, an —OH, or a —CH2OH group, a single bond or a double bond is present at the respective location of one of the dotted lines, at least one double bond is present when X is an OH group, and the 3-isopentyl or 3-isopent-2-enyl residue is connected to the ring in the ortho, meta, or para position to the X group, as perfuming and/or flavouring agents. The invention further relates to fragrance and flavour compositions containing one or more of these compounds, perfumed or flavoured articles comprising one or more of these compounds and corresponding processes for imparting, modifying and/or enhancing certain odour notes.

Abstract: A method for producing slcareolide comprising the following steps: (a) providing sclareol as starter material; (b) contacting the starter material sclareol with ozone in air or oxygen as the sole oxidant in an acidic medium.

Abstract: The present invention is the use of a compound of formula (I) or a (pharmaceutically) acceptable salt thereof, wherein (a) X denotes CH?CH or CZ1=CZ2, wherein if Z1 is H then Z2 denotes a radical selected from the group consisting of OH, NH2, NHMe, NMe2, OMe and OEt and if Z2 is H then Z1 denotes a radical selected from the group consisting of OH, NH2, NHMe, NMe2, OMe and OEt, Y denotes a radical selected from the group consisting of NH2, NHMe, NMe2, NHEt, O—(CH2)n—OH, wherein n is 2 to 5 and R denotes a radical selected from the group consisting of H, OH, Me, Et, OMe, OEt, NH2, NHMe, NMe2, NHEt and NEt2, or (b) X denotes O, Y denotes a radical selected from the group consisting of NH2, NHMe, NMe2, NHEt, O—(CH2)n—OH and OMe, wherein n is 2 to 5 and R denotes H, OH, Me, Et, OMe, OEt, NH2, NHMe, NMe2, NHEt, NEt2 as antimicrobial agent as well as to composition comprising said agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates primarily to fragrance substance mixtures, preferably perfume oils, comprising or consisting of (a) 8,8-dimethyl-6,10-dioxaspiro[4,5]decane, i.e. a compound of formula (I) as described herein, and additionally (b) one or more fragrance substance(s) selected from the group consisting of esters, lactones, oximes and sulphur compounds with a molar mass of 240 g/mol or less and/or (c) one or more fragrance substance(s) selected from the group consisting of acetals, ketones and ethers with a molar mass in the range of 126-240 g/mol.

Abstract: The invention relates to coolant mixtures containing: (a) at least one compound of formula (I), (b) at least one compound of formula (II) in which R1 stands for hydrogen or a methyl group, R2 stands for a methyl, ethyl or propyl group and n stands for 0, 1, or 2, and if applicable (c) an additional component.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to the use of one or more compound(s) of formula (I) as fragrance, wherein R is methyl or ethyl and R1 is H, methyl or ethyl. The invention further relates to new fragrance compositions comprising one or more compound(s) of formula (I), as described herein, the use of said fragrance compositions, perfumed articles comprising said fragrance compositions, and various methods of perfuming said articles or for imparting, modifying and/or enhancing certain olfactory notes.

Abstract: Described is in particular a fragrance mixture, preferably perfume oil, comprising the components (a) (tricyclo[5.2.1.0]-decane-8-ethyl ether) and additionally (b) one or more fragrance(s), preferably with a floral odor note, from the group consisting of alcohols and aldehydes having a molecular weight of 210 g/mol or less and/or (c) one or more fragrance(s) from the group consisting of ketones, ethers and esters having a molecular weight in the range from 190 g/mol to 250 g/mol. Furthermore, the present invention relates to methods for producing fragrance mixtures according to the invention, in particular perfume oils, perfumed products containing a fragrance mixture according to the invention, methods for producing perfumed products according to the invention as well as the use of the compound of formula (I) for enhancing the natural freshness and/or radiance and/or for masking or reducing greasy, technical and/or metallic notes of one or more fragrances different from the compound of formula (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to fragrant mixtures comprising at least one compound of general formula (I), a method for producing claimed fragrant mixtures, particularly perfume oils, perfumed products containing the claimed fragrant mixture, and the use of the compound of general formula (I) to strengthen the natural freshness and/or emanation and/or to mask or reduce greasy and/or metallic notes of one or more fragrant substances that differ from the compound of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention primarily concerns the use of 2,3,6-trimethylcyclohexanol as a fragrance and/or flavoring. The invention also concerns new fragrance and/or flavoring compositions comprising 2,3,6-trimethylcyclohexanol and their use, perfumed and/or flavored articles comprising 2,3,6-trimethylcyclohexanol and various methods for imparting, modifying and/or enhancing certain scent and/or flavor notes.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to the use of 5-bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-enyl-acetate as fragrance and/or flavouring substance. The invention further relates to new fragrance and/or flavour substance compositions comprising 5-bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-enyl-acetate and their use, perfumed and/or flavoured articles comprising 5-bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-enyl-acetate and various methods for imparting, modifying and/or enhancing certain olfactory and/or taste notes.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to the use of 4-ethyl-octen-2-nitrile and/or 4-ethyl-octen-3-nitrile as fragrance. The invention further relates to novel fragrance compositions comprising 4-ethyl-octen-2/3-nitrile, perfumed products comprising 4-ethyl-octen-2/3-nitrile as well as diverse methods for imparting, modifying and/or enhancing certain scents.

Abstract: The invention relates to coolant mixtures containing: (a) at least one compound of formula (I), (b) at least one compound of formula (II) in which R1 stands for hydrogen or a methyl group, R2 stands for a methyl, ethyl or propyl group and n stands for 1 or 2, and if applicable, (c) an additional coolant.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to the use of one or more compound(s) of formula (I) as fragrance, wherein R is methyl or ethyl and R1 is H, methyl or ethyl. The invention further relates to new fragrance compositions comprising one or more compound(s) of formula (I), as described herein, the use of said fragrance compositions, perfumed articles comprising said fragrance compositions, and various methods of perfuming said articles or for imparting, modifying and/or enhancing certain olfactory notes.

Abstract: Suggested is a antimicrobial agent An antimicrobial composition comprising (a) at least one acetophenone derivative of formula (I) in which R1 stands for hydrogen or methyl, and R2 stands for hydrogen, hydroxyl or a —OCH3 group, or a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and (b) at least one second antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to the use of 4-ethyl-octen-2-nitrile and/or 4-ethyl-octen-3-nitrile as fragrance. The invention further relates to novel fragrance compositions comprising 4-ethyl-octen-2/3-nitrile, perfumed products comprising 4-ethyl-octen-2/3-nitrile as well as diverse methods for imparting, modifying and/or enhancing certain scents.

Abstract: Herein described are novel mixtures, containing or consisting of a first compound (E) and a second compound (Z), wherein compounds (E) and (Z) are compounds of formula (I) with identical constitutional formula wherein it applies that one of the four wavy lines denotes a double bond and the remaining wavy lines denote a single bond, respectively, and X is selected from —CH2— and —CH2—CH2—, and the first compound (E) is trans-configurated and the second compound (Z) is cis-configurated, wherein the weight ratio of compound (E) to compound (Z) in the mixture is in the range of 75:25, preferably of 80:20, to 90:10, uses of such mixtures, methods for producing such mixtures as well as products containing such mixtures.