Abstract: The invention discloses a process for the oxidation of limonene, comprising the reaction of limonene with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of a catalyst containing atoms and/or ions of at least one metal, selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten, scandium, vanadium, titanium, lanthanum, zirconium, praseodymium, neodymium, samarium, europium, terbium, dysprosium, erbium or ytterbium, characterised in that the molecular weight of the catalyst is less than 2,000 g/mol and that the reaction is performed at a pH value of more than 7.5.

Abstract: The invention relates to mixtures having: components (a) having at least one fragrance of the formula (I) where R1=OC—R2, CH2OR3, C1-C8 open-chain or branched aliphatic radical, optionally substituted and/or unsaturated, with R2=an open-chain or branched aliphatic radical, optionally substituted and/or unsaturated, having 2-10 C atoms, with R3=an open-chain or branched aliphatic radical, optionally substituted and/or unsaturated, having 1-8 C atoms, and components (b) having at least one fragrance, different from the fragrances of component a, characterized in that the weight ratio of all components (a) to all components (b) is from 1:10 to 1:10000.

Abstract: The invention discloses a process for the oxidation of limonene, comprising the reaction of limonene with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of a catalyst containing atoms and/or ions of at least one metal, selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten, scandium, vanadium, titanium, lanthanum, zirconium, praseodymium, neodymium, samarium, europium, terbium, dysprosium, erbium or ytterbium, characterised in that the molecular weight of the catalyst is less than 2,000 g/mol and that the reaction is performed at a pH value of more than 7.5.

Abstract: A mixtures which contain (a) at least one phenylalkenal of formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 independently represent hydrogen, a methyl or phenyl group, R3 represents hydrogen, a phenyl group, alkenyl group or a linear or branched alkyl group with 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and the broken double lines independently represent a single bond or a double bond, and (b) at least one physiological cooling agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to mixtures having: components (a) having at least one fragrance of the formula (I) where R1=OC-R2, CH2OR3, C1-C8 open-chain or branched aliphatic radical, optionally substituted and/or unsaturated, with R2=an open-chain or branched aliphatic radical, optionally substituted and/or unsaturated, having 2-10 C atoms, with R3=an open-chain or branched aliphatic radical, optionally substituted and/or unsaturated, having 1-8 C atoms, and components (b) having at least one fragrance, different from the fragrances of component a, characterized in that the weight ratio of all components (a) to all components (b) is from 1:10 to 1:10000.

Abstract: A mixtures which contain (a) at least one phenylalkenal of formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 independently represent hydrogen, a methyl or phenyl group, R3 represents hydrogen, a phenyl group, alkenyl group or a linear or branched alkyl group with 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and the broken double lines independently represent a single bond or a double bond, and (b) at least one physiological cooling agent.

Abstract: The use is described (i)(a) of a single alcohol of formula (1) or (i)(b) of a mixture comprising or consisting of two or more different alcohols of formula (1), wherein in each case one of the two radicals Ra or Rb represents hydrogen and in each case the other radical Ra or Rb represents an acyl radical having 2 to 6 C atoms, for reducing an odor or as an auxiliary for reducing an odor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antimicrobially active ?-cyclohexylalkan-1-oles of the following formula (I), to a method for producing said compounds and to the use thereof as antimicrobial agents for treating body odor, wherein R1 to R6 independently of one another denote hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl radical having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, Ra and Rb independently of one another denote hydrogen, a linear or branched alkyl radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a linear or branched alkoxy radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and x is 0 or 1, wherein preferably the total number of carbon atoms in R1 to R6 is 18 or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antimicrobially active ?-cyclohexylalkan-1-ales of the following formula (I), to a method for producing said compounds and to the use thereof as antimicrobial agents for treating body odor, wherein R1 to R6 independently of one another denote hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl radical having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, Ra and Rb independently of one another denote hydrogen, a linear or branched alkyl radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a linear or branched alkoxy radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and x is 0 or 1, wherein preferably the total number of carbon atoms in R1 to R6 is 18 or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates primarily to the novel compound of the formula (II) and certain mixtures comprising the compound of the formula (II) and use thereof as perfume. In addition the invention relates to perfume mixtures and perfumed products comprising a (preferably sensorially effective) amount of the compound of the formula (II) or a mixture according to the invention.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (A) are described wherein, independently of one another, the following applies to groups R and R1: R is methyl or ethyl, and R1 is hydrogen or methyl, wherein the meandering line shows that for R1=methyl, the associated double bind is (E)- or (Z)-configured. Furthermore, methods for producing compounds of formula (A) and the use of corresponding compounds as fragrance and/or flavouring substances are described.

Abstract: The use of 4-isoamylcyclohexanol [4-(3-methylbutyl)-cyclohexan-1-ol], in particular of cis-4-isoamylcyclohexanol, as an odoriferous or aroma substance, in particular as a flowery odoriferous substance which is distinguished especially by rose and geranium notes, is primarily described. Certain mixtures of cis- and trans-4-isoamylcyclohexanol and a process for the preparation of these mixtures are additionally described.

Abstract: The use of 4-isoamylcyclohexanol [4-(3-methylbutyl)-cyclohexan-1-ol], in particular of cis-4-isoamylcyclohexanol, as an odoriferous or aroma substance, in particular as a flowery odoriferous substance which is distinguished especially by rose and geranium notes, is primarily described. Certain mixtures of cis- and trans-4-isoamylcyclohexanol and a process for the preparation of these mixtures are additionally described.

Abstract: 3-Methylbenzyl isobutyrate is described, as is the use thereof as an odoriferous substance, in particular for imparting a green fruity head note to an odoriferous substance mixture.

Abstract: The use is described (i)(a) of a single alcohol of formula (1) or (i)(b) of a mixture comprising or consisting of two or more different alcohols of formula (1), wherein in each case one of the two radicals Ra or Rb represents hydrogen and in each case the other radical Ra or Rb represents an acyl radical having 2 to 6 C atoms, for reducing an odour or as an auxiliary for reducing an odour.

Abstract: 3-Methylbenzyl isobutyrate is described, as is the use thereof as an odoriferous substance, in particular for imparting a green fruity head note to an odoriferous substance mixture.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (A) are described wherein, independently of one another, the following applies to groups R and R1: R is methyl or ethyl, and R1 is hydrogen or methyl, wherein the meandering line shows that for R1=methyl, the associated double bind is (E)- or (Z)-configured. Furthermore, methods for producing compounds of formula (A) and the use of corresponding compounds as fragrance and/or flavouring substances are described.

Abstract: 3-Methylbenzyl isobutyrate is described, as is the use thereof as an odoriferous substance, in particular for imparting a green fruity head note to an odoriferous substance mixture.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a (E,Z)-7,8-cyclohexadecen-1-one isomeric mixture is described, comprising the following step: partial isomerisation of (E,Z)-8-cyclohexadecen-1-one so that the (E,Z)-7,8-cyclohexadecen-1-one isomeric mixture is formed.

Abstract: The use of 2-(1,1,4-trimethylpent-3-enyl)-4,7-dihydro-1,3-dioxepin as an agent for providing (a) hair or (b) textile fibres with a fresh smell is described.