Abstract: A process for making alkyl ether glycerols involving: (a) providing a feedstock component having at least one terminal hydroxyl group selected from the group consisting of glycerides and polyols; (b) providing a heavy metal catalyst; and (c) contacting the feedstock component with the heavy metal catalyst.

Abstract: A process for making a soften or fluid personal cleansing composition comprising: (a) providing a solid personal cleansing stock consisting essentially of an acyl isethionate; (b) heating the solid personal cleansing stock using microwave energy to form a softened or molten stock personal cleansing component; (c) introducing the softened or molten stock personal cleansing into a mixing apparatus; (d) introducing a personal cleansing adjuvant into the mixing apparatus; and (e) mixing the softened or molten personal cleansing stock and adjuvant in the mixing apparatus to form a softened or fluid personal cleansing composition.

Abstract: A polyglycerol composition of the formula ##STR1## wherein R may be ##STR2## C comprises up to about 3 percent of all N+M units, and N+M is a number from about 3 to about 15, and wherein the polyglycerol is essentially free of low molecular weight glycerides selected from the group consisting of glycerine, diglycerine and triglycerine. The polyglycerol may be esterified to provide a low calorie polyglycerol polyester food composition, or it may be alkoxylated and then esterified to provide a low calorie alkoxylated polyglycerol polyester food composition.

Abstract: A polyglycerol composition of the formula ##STR1## wherein R may be ##STR2## C comprises up to about 3 percent of all N+M units, and N+M is a number from about 3 to about 15, and wherein the polyglycerol is essentially free of low molecular weight glycerides selected from the group consisting of glycerine, diglycerine and triglycerine. The polyglycerol may be esterified to provide a low calorie polyglycerol polyester food composition, or it may be alkoxylated and then esterified to provide a low calorie alkoxylated polyglycerol polyester food composition.

Abstract: Oligoglycerol mixtures having a high diglycerol content are prepared by a process in which glycerol is condensed in the presence of zeolites corresponding to formula (I)M.sub.2/z O * Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 * x SIO.sub.2 * y H.sub.2 O (I)in which M is an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal having a valency of z, x is a number of 1.8 to 12 and y is a number of 0 to 8. The water of condensation which is formed during the reaction, is continuously removed from the reaction mixture and the reaction is terminated when the quantity of water theoretically necessary for the formation of diglycerol has been separated.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of .alpha.-alkyl lactones by the steps of first reacting an .alpha.-acyl lactone, an aldehyde, and an alkali metal hydroxide together to form an .alpha.-alkylidene lactone, and then hydrogenating the .alpha.-alkylidene lactone.

Abstract: A convenient process for the preparation of .gamma.-alkyl-substituted-.gamma.-butyrolactones and .delta.-valerolactones is provided. The process involves forming the .alpha.-alkylidene lactone by reacting essentially equimolar amounts of an .alpha.-acyl lactone, an aldehyde, and an alkali metal hydroxide in an inert diluent at an elevated temperature while removing water and hydrogenating the .alpha.-alkylidene lactone to obtain the corresponding .alpha.-alkyl lactone.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the general structure ##STR1## wherein R and R.sup.1 are lower alkyl having from 1 to 2 carbon atoms useful as fragrance additives and to the fragrance compositions containing the same.

Abstract: Fragranced compositions and fragranced articles containing an aroma-augmenting or aroma-enhancing amount of a 2,3-dihydrofuran corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein R' is an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R** is an alkyl group having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 is an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen or a methyl group, and a process for obtaining same are provided.

Abstract: Balsamic fragrance compositions having fruity, fir needle notes with the character of fir balsam absolute are produced by reacting camphene, and ethylhaloacetate and di-t-butyl peroxide; reacting the mixture obtained therefrom with zinc and water; vacuum distilling the resulting product; and collecting a specified fraction.

Abstract: 2,3-Dihydrofurans having highly desirable odor characteristics closely mimicking that of natural products are provided herein. The 2,3-dihydrofurans correspond to the formula ##STR1## wherein R' is an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R** is an alkyl group having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 is an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen or a methyl group. The 2,3-dihydrofuran compounds are useful in the preparation of fragrance compositions and fragranced articles and can be employed in conjunction with known fragrance materials to augment or enhance the aromas thereof.

Abstract: Dawsonite is a highly effective and useful catalyst for the thermal depolymerization of polyesters to produce macrocyclic compounds. High yields and enhanced rates of reaction are obtained using Dawsonite obtained from natural or synthetic sources.

Abstract: Furan derivatives, useful as fragrances, having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl or alkenyl and R.sub.1 is alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl or aryl.

Abstract: Ethylene glycol monoaryl ethers useful as fragrance chemicals are obtained by ethoxylating a phenol in the presence of an alkali metal borohydride and alkali metal hydroxide and neutralizing the resulting monoethoxylated product to pH 6.5-7.5 with an aliphatic di- or polycarboxylic acid or hydroxyaliphatic carboxylic acid. Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether having a consistent mild rose odor profile and free of undesirable metallic notes is obtained by the present process.

Abstract: Novel 2-vinyl-1-ketocyclopropane-1-carboxylates and 2-ethyl-1-ketocyclopropane-1-carboxylates useful as fragrance chemicals, pesticides, herbicides and chemical intermediates are provided. The invention also relates to a process for augmenting or enhancing the fragrance qualities of a formulation by the addition thereto of certain 2-vinyl-1-ketocyclopropane-1-carboxylates.

Abstract: 2,4,5-Trisubstituted-2,3-dihydrofurans useful as fragrance compounds are provided herein. The compounds of this invention correspond to the general formula ##STR1## wherein R is an ethyl or vinyl group, R.sub.1 is an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 is a hydrocarbon radical having from 3 to 10 carbon atoms. The 2,3-dihydrofuran compounds of the present invention are useful components in the preparation and formulation of fragranced cosmetic and toiletry products.

Abstract: Fragrance compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl.

Abstract: A process is provided for the thermal depolymerization of polyesters to produce macrocyclic compounds utilizing mixed-metal catalysts. Useful mixed-metal catalysts consist of an aluminum alkoxide or aluminum carboxylate with an alkali metal or magnesium alkoxide or carboxylate, or double metal salts thereof. High yields and enhanced rates of reaction are obtained using the mixed-metal catalysts of this invention.

Abstract: Ethylene glycol monoaryl ethers useful as fragrance chemicals and substantially free of undesirable metallic notes are obtained by treating the product with an alkali metal borohydride at a temperature from ambient up to about 100.degree. C.

Abstract: Mixed metal compounds comprised of aluminum alkoxides or aluminum carboxylates with an alkali metal or magnesium alkoxide or carboxylate are useful catalysts for the thermal depolymerization of polyesters to produce macrocyclic compounds. High yields and enhanced rates of reaction are possible utilizing these mixed metal catalysts in known depolymerization procedures.