Abstract: A silicon carbide device that includes a transistor cell is described. The transistor cell may include a gate electrode and a source region. The silicon carbide device may further include a first clamp region of a first conductivity type electrically connected with the gate electrode and a second clamp region of the first conductivity type electrically connected with the source region. The silicon carbide device may further include a well region of a second conductivity type laterally surrounding each of the first clamp region and the second clamp region. A shortest distance between the first clamp region and the second clamp region may be equal to or less than 10 ?m.

Abstract: A shoe sole (1) includes a stability support plate (3) and a soft elastic midsole (2) having a forefoot area (VFB), a midfoot area (MFB) and a heel area (FB). The stability support plate is peripherally surrounded by the midsole and the midsole (2) has a clear space (21) open to the bottom side (U) of the midsole (2), which is peripherally surrounded substantially completely by the midsole (2) and is delimited by the stability support plate (3). The clear space (21) extends from the heel area (FB) over the midfoot area (MFB) into the forefoot area (VFB) of the midsole (2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) which is used as an aroma chemical to impart a sweet, tonka, acacia, woody kind of impression to a composition. The present invention further relates to the use of compound of formula (I) as an aroma chemical to impart a sweet, tonka, acacia and/or woody kind impression to a composition and also for enhancing and/or modifying the aroma of a composition. The present invention is further directed to a composition comprising at least one compound of formula (I) and (i) at least one aroma chemical different from the compound of formula (I) or (ii) at least one non-aroma chemical carrier, or (iii) both (i) and (ii).

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-aryl-pent-4-enal or 2-alkenyl-pent-4-enal derivatives as aroma chemicals. Specifically, it relates to the use of 2-aryl-pent-4-enal or 2-alkenyl-pent-4-enal derivatives as aroma chemicals and also for enhancing and/or modifying the aroma of a composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dialkylpentene ether and dialkylpentadiene ether derivatives as fragrances. Specifically, it relates to the use of the ether derivatives as an aroma chemical and also for enhancing and/or modifying the aroma of a composition. The present invention is further directed to a composition comprising at least one dialkylpentene ether or dialkylpentadiene ether derivative and (i) at least one aroma chemical different from the dialkylpentene ether and dialkylpentadiene ether derivative or (ii) at least one non-aroma chemical carrier, or (iii) both (i) and (ii).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) which is used as an aroma chemical to impart a flowery, citrus, watery kind of impression to a composition and also for enhancing and/or modifying the aroma of a composition. The present invention further relates to a mixture comprising at least compound of formula (I) and at least one compound of formula (II).

Abstract: A process for recovering isoprenol essentially free of formaldehyde from a stream of crude isoprenol containing isoprenol, water and formaldehyde, the process comprising subjecting the stream of crude isoprenol or an isoprenol containing fraction thereof to distillation in a low-boiler separation tower operated at a pressure of 2.5 bara or higher to obtain a distillate stream containing aqueous formaldehyde and a bottoms stream containing isoprenol. The process of the invention allows for obtaining isoprenol essentially free of formaldehyde. Further provided is a plant for recovering isoprenol essentially free of formaldehyde from a stream of crude isoprenol containing isoprenol, water and formaldehyde, the plant comprising a first low-boiler separation tower, a second low-boiler separation tower, and a finishing tower.

Abstract: The presently claimed invention relates to a process for the recovery of 3-methyl-3-buten-1-ol from a stream obtained in the production of 3-methyl-3-buten-1-ol from 2-methylprop-1-ene and formaldehyde, by treating the stream with an amine catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for producing pseudoionone and hydroxy pseudoionone. It suggests an apparatus (1) comprising first and second substantially vertically oriented reactor chambers oriented such that components flow through the first and second reactor chambers in different directions, wherein the first reactor chamber (13) is configured to receive a first component feed (C1) containing a first aqueous mixture through an inlet (15), and to produce a second aqueous mixture, and wherein the apparatus (1) comprises a mixing device (17) positioned downstream of the first component feed inlet (15) and configured to add a second component feed (C2) to the first component feed (C1) when the second aqueous mixture has formed, and the second reactor chamber (23) is configured to receive the first and second component feeds unified in the mixing device (17) from the first reactor chamber (13) and to produce a third aqueous mixture from the first and second aqueous mixtures.

Abstract: The presently claimed invention relates to a process for the recovery of 3-methyl-3-buten- -ol from a stream comprising (Z)-3-methylpent-2-ene-1,5-diol, (E)-3-methylpent-2-ene-,5-diol and 3-methylenepentane-1,5-diol by treating the stream with isobutene and water.

Abstract: A connection assembly for the electrical and mechanical connection between a contact electrode and an electrical conductor element has a flexible sensor/electrode section in which the contact electrode is at least partially arranged. The connection assembly has at least one electrical inner conductor of the electrical conductor element for applying and/or removing an electrical voltage and/or capacitive change at the contact electrode. An electrical contact region is provided in which the at least one electrical inner conductor makes electrical contact with the contact electrode of the sensor. A connecting device is provided which can be prestressed against the contact electrode of the sensor in the contact region, with interposition of the inner conductor.

Abstract: Described is a process of making pseudoionone and hydroxy pseudoionone comprising the steps of (i) preparing a first aqueous mixture comprising first concentrations of acetone, citral and hydroxide, (ii) producing a second aqueous mixture by allowing to react for a reaction time the components of the first aqueous mixture and (iii) producing a third aqueous mixture by adding to the second aqueous mixture a second amount of hydroxide so that an additional amount of pseudoionone is formed in the third aqueous mixture. The invention further suggests an apparatus for making pseudoionone and hydroxy pseudoionone as well as to a respective process and use of said apparatus in making pseudoionone and hydroxy pseudoionone.

Abstract: Described is a process of making pseudoionone and hydroxy pseudoionone comprising the steps of (i) preparing a first aqueous mixture comprising first concentrations of acetone, citral and hydroxide, (ii) producing a second aqueous mixture by allowing to react for a reaction time the components of the first aqueous mixture and (iii) producing a third aqueous mixture by adding to the second aqueous mixture a second amount of hydroxide so that an additional amount of pseudoionone is formed in the third aqueous mixture. The invention further suggests an apparatus for making pseudoionone and hydroxy pseudoionone as well as to a respective process and use of said apparatus in making pseudoionone and hydroxy pseudoionone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing 5-aryl pentanols from 2-aryl-4-hydroxytetrahydropyrans as starting materials.

Abstract: The presently claimed invention relates to a process for the recovery of 3-methyl-3-buten- -ol from a stream comprising (Z)-3-methylpent-2-ene-1,5-diol, (E)-3-methylpent-2-ene-,5-diol and 3-methylenepentane-1,5-diol by treating the stream with isobutene and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing 5-aryl pentanols from 2-aryl-4-hydroxytetrahydropyrans as starting materials.

Abstract: Described is a process of making pseudoionone and hydroxy pseudoionone comprising the steps of (i) preparing a first aqueous mixture comprising first concentrations of acetone, citral and hydroxide, (ii) producing a second aqueous mixture by allowing to react for a reaction time the components of the first aqueous mixture and (iii) producing a third aqueous mixture by adding to the second aqueous mixture a second amount of hydroxide so that an additional amount of pseudoionone is formed in the third aqueous mixture. The invention further suggests an apparatus for making pseudoionone and hydroxy pseudoionone as well as to a respective process and use of said apparatus in making pseudoionone and hydroxy pseudoionone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing 2-substituted 4-methyltetrahydropyrans from 2-substituted 4-hydroxy-4-methyltetrahydropyrans as starting materials.

Abstract: The presently claimed invention relates to a process for the recovery of 3-methyl-3-buten-1-ol from a stream obtained in the production of 3-methyl-3-buten-1-ol from 2-methylprop-1-ene and formaldehyde, by treating the stream with an amine catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an unsaturated alcohol, preferably 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal, by contacting an alkene, preferably isobutene, with formaldehyde in the presence a condensation catalyst comprising a zeolitic material comprising the framework structure of which comprises a tetravalent element Y other than Si.