Abstract: A process for preparing dialkyl terephalate comprising the following steps:—i) providing furan-2,5-dicarboxylate; ii) esterifying the furan-2,5-dicarboxylate with alcohol to form furan-2,5-carboxylic acid dialkyl ester; iii) reacting the furan-2,5-carboxylic acid dialkyl ester with ethylene under Diels Alder conditions, elevated temperature and pressure and in the presence of a catalyst such that dialkyl terephthalate is produced; wherein the Diels-Alder reaction is free from solvent; wherein the catalyst comprises a clay comprising metal ions and having Lewis acidity.

Abstract: A process for the synthesis of lactams suitable for use in antimicrobial, anti-biofilm and bacteriostatic compositions.

Abstract: A process for preparing dialkyl terephalate comprising the following steps:—i) providing furan-2,5-dicarboxylate; ii) esterifying the furan-2,5-dicarboxylate with alcohol to form furan-2,5-carboxylic acid dialkyl ester; iii) reacting the furan-2,5-carboxylic acid dialkyl ester with ethylene under Diels Alder conditions, elevated temperature and pressure and in the presence of a catalyst such that dialkyl terephthalate is produced; wherein the Diels-Alder reaction is free from solvent; wherein the catalyst comprises a clay comprising metal ions and having Lewis acidity.

Abstract: A method of measuring a wet friction of a bundle of hair, using a system which includes a friction probe having a contact surface and fitted with a weight in the range of from 10 g to 500 g, inclusive, a means for securing the bundle of hair, and a water bath, the friction probe being connected to a texture analyser, the method including the step of i) providing a bundle of hair fibres. The method also includes the steps of ii) aligning the bundle of hair fibres; iii) securing the bundle of hair fibres; iv) immersing the bundle of hair fibres under water in the water bath; v) contacting the bundle of hair fibres with the contact surface of the friction probe, which is fitted with the weight; vi) moving the probe along the hair fibres; and vii) recording the friction generated under step vi).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a deodorant composition comprising an oxazolidine- or, a thiazolidine-carboxylic acid compound, a cosmetic carrier and optionally a fragrance. The invention also relates to a manufacturing process for the deodorant composition, a method of treating malodour and a method of screening deodorant actives as well as inhibiting a Staphylococcus hominis C-S ?-lyase.

Abstract: A process for the synthesis of lactams suitable for use in antimicrobial, anti-biofilm bacteriostatic compositions.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a lactam. The compositions are suitable for use as anti-microbial, anti-biofilm and bacteriostatic compositions.

Abstract: A process for the synthesis of lactams suitable for use in antimicrobial, anti-biofilm bacteriostatic compositions.

Abstract: Encapsulated lactams suitable for use in compositions and compositions comprising encapsulated lactams. The compositions may be useful as antimicrobial, anti-biofilm and bacteriostatic compositions. Methods of encapsulating lactams.

Abstract: A deodorant composition comprising an aminoacid compound of formula I or II and a carrier material. R1R2N—X—O—CH?CH—CH(NH2)CO2H??I R1R2N—X—O—CH2CH2—CH(NH2)CO2H??II where X is an optionally substituted alkylene group comprising two carbons and R1 and R2 are independently H or CH3.

Abstract: A deodorant composition comprising an aminoacid compound of formula I or II and a carrier material. I R1R2N—X—O—CH?CH—CH(NH2)CO2H II R1R2N—X—O—CH2CH2—CH(NH2)CO2H where X is an optionally substituted alkylene group comprising two carbons and R1 and R2 are independently H or CH3.

Abstract: A fabric softening composition having a pH of from 2 to 3 and comprising a) from 1.5 to 50% by weight of a cationic fabric softening compound having two or more alkyl or alkenyl chains each having an average chain length equal to, or greater than C8 each connected to a nitrogen atom via at least one ester linkage, the iodine value of the parent fatty acyl compound or acid from which the alkyl or alkenyl chains are derived being from 0 to 20, preferably 0 to 5, more preferably 0 to 2, most preferably 0, the softening compound being free from acid amide links, b) at least 0.15% by weight of perfume, and c) a plasticizer which is liquid at ambient temperature, in an effective amount such that the fabric conditioning composition has a major phase transition peak of not more than 52° C. measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).

Abstract: The invention relates to catalytically bleaching substrates, especially laundry fabrics, with atmospheric oxygen and a peroxyl species. A method of bleaching a substrate is provided that comprises applying to the substrate, in an aqueous medium, a specified organic substance which forms a complex with a transition metal, the complex catalysing bleaching of the substrate by atmospheric oxygen and a peroxyl species. Also provided is a bleaching composition comprising, in an aqueous medium, atmospheric oxygen and an organic substance which forms a complex with a transition metal, the complex catalysing bleaching of the substrate by the atmospheric oxygen, wherein the aqueous medium is provided with a peroxygen bleach or a peroxy-based or peroxy-generating bleach system.

Abstract: An oral care composition comprising a compound of Formula (1) 1

Abstract: The present invention concerns deodorant products based on a synergistically active antimicrobial mixture of picolinic acid and a peroxyl species or equivalent source thereof. Also described is the cosmetic use of such products to treat malodour on the human body.

Abstract: The invention relates to catalytically bleaching substrates, especially laundry fabrics, with atmospheric oxygen and a peroxyl species. A method of bleaching a substrate is provided that comprises applying to the substrate, in an aqueous medium, a specified organic substance which forms a complex with a transition metal, the complex catalysing bleaching of the substrate by atmospheric oxygen and a peroxyl species. Also provided is a bleaching composition comprising, in an aqueous medium, atmospheric oxygen and an organic substance which forms a complex with a transition metal, the complex catalysing bleaching of the substrate by the atmospheric oxygen, wherein the aqueous medium is provided with a peroxygen bleach or a peroxy-based or peroxy-generating bleach system.

Abstract: There is provided an enzymatic oxidation composition and process wherein an oxidisable substance is reacted with (a) a compound having the formula: and (b) molecular oxygen, in the absence of peroxidase. The process is useful in detergent compositions for stain bleaching and/or anti dye-transfer.

Abstract: An oral composition with an improved teeth whitening effect, comprising a first formulation comprising an effective amount of a peroxy amido phthalamide having the structural formula: 1

Abstract: The invention relates to catalytically bleaching substrates, especially laundry fabrics, with atmospheric oxygen and a peroxyl species. A method of bleaching a substrate is provided that comprises applying to the substrate, in an aqueous medium, a specified organic substance which forms a complex with a transition metal, the complex catalysing bleaching of the substrate by atmospheric oxygen and a peroxyl species. Also provided is a bleaching composition comprising, in an aqueous medium, atmospheric oxygen and an organic substance which forms a complex with a transition metal, the complex catalysing bleaching of the substrate by the atmospheric oxygen, wherein the aqueous medium is provided with a peroxygen bleach or a peroxy-based or peroxy-generating bleach system.

Abstract: The present invention concerns deodorant products based on a synergistically active antimicrobial mixture of picolinic acid and a peroxyl species or equivalent source thereof. Also described is the cosmetic use of such products to treat malodour on the human body.