Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of organic synthesis and more particularly to a new process for the dimerisation of alkyl glyoxals, said process being promoted by an alkaline salt of the hydroxymethanesulfinic acid and is performed at a pH comprised between 3.5 and 9.5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of a 1,4-dialkyl-2,3-diol-1,4-butanedione by a catalytic aldol condensation between an alkyl glyoxal and an ?-hydroxy ketone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of organic synthesis and more particularly to a new process for the dimerisation of alkyl glyoxals, said process being promoted by an alkaline salt of the hydroxymethanesulfinic acid and is performed at a pH comprised between 3.5 and 9.5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of a 1,4-dialkyl-2,3-diol-1,4-butanedione by a catalytic aldol condensation between an alkyl glyoxal and an ?-hydroxy ketone.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for the preparation of unsaturated ketones or aldehydes by pyrolysis of a lactone, in the presence of a reducing agent such as molecular hydrogen or a carboxylic acid, and in the presence of a catalyst, optionally supported, comprising at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Y, Ti, Cd, Mn, Zn, Sc and Zr.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acetal of formula in which the symbols R1 represent, independently or simultaneously, a linear or branched saturated or unsaturated C1 to C4 hydrocarbon group; or the two R1 are bonded together to form a saturated ring having 5 to 7 atoms and including the oxygen atoms to which the R1 groups are bonded, this ring being possibly substituted by methyl or ethyl groups; and the wavy line indicates that the double bond in position 4 has a configuration of the type (Z) or (E) or a mixture of the two configurations. The invention relates also to the use of such compounds as perfuming or flavoring ingredients, as well as the perfumed or flavored articles or perfuming or flavoring compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for the preparation of unsaturated ketones or aldehydes by pyrolysis of a lactone, in the presence of a reducing agent such as molecular hydrogen or a carboxylic acid, and in the presence of a catalyst, optionally supported, comprising at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Y, Ti, Cd, Mn, Zn, Sc and Zr.

Abstract: A solid coffee product susceptible of being obtained via a process that includes the following steps: a) the extraction with water, at a temperature below 70° C., of ground coffee obtained from green coffee beans; b) the removal of the water from the thus obtained aqueous extract to form a solid extract of green coffee; and c) the thermal treatment of the solid extract of green coffee at an appropriate temperature and for an amount of time sufficient to obtain a solid coffee product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a quaternized amine ester derivative which is useful as anti-gelling or viscosity-control ingredient in softening articles, especially fabric softener. The quaternized amine ester derivative is a compound derived from a 3-(dialkylamino)-1,2-propanediol and a non-linear fatty acid, such as isostearic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acetal of formula 1

Abstract: The cycloaliphatic ketones of formula ##STR1## having two conjugated double bonds in positions 1 and 3, or 2 and 4, such as indicated by the dotted lines, and wherein R defines a C.sub.1 to C.sub.

Abstract: 1,3-Undecadien-5-yne and its (E) and (Z) configuration isomers are useful perfuming ingredients for the preparation of perfuming bases and a variety of perfumed consumer products, to which they impart odor characters of the galbanum, floral, fruity-citrus type.

Abstract: The cyclic tertiary alcohols of formula ##STR1## wherein the dotted line indicates the location of a single or double bond, symbols R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 represent each a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical and symbol R.sup.2 stands for a lower alkyl radical, are useful perfuming ingredients for the preparation of perfuming compositions and perfumed articles, to which they impart odor notes of the patchouli type.

Abstract: Ethyl (2E,4Z,7Z)-2,4,7-decatrienoate, a novel compound, is a useful perfuming ingredient capable of imparting odor notes of the pear, green, violet leaf type to the compositions and articles into which it is incorporated. It can also be advantageously used in a variety of flavoring compositions.

Abstract: Aromatic aldehydes of formula ##STR1## possessing a single or a double bond in the position indicated by the dotted line and wherein symbol X represents a monovalent radical or formula ##STR2## or, when the dotted line represents a single bond, of formula ##STR3## and wherein symbol Z stands for an oxygen atom or for two R.sup.2 O radicals, each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 representing an alkyl radical having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms.Aromatic aldehydes (I) possess useful odorous properties and can be used as perfuming ingredients for the preparation of perfume bases and perfumed articles. They can also be used as starting materials for the preparation of useful end-products having herbicide and fungicide properties.Process for the preparation of aromatic aldehydes (I) starting from 8-methoxycuminic aldehyde.

Abstract: Aromatic aldehydes of formula ##STR1## possessing a single or a double bond in the position indicated by the dotted line and wherein symbol X represents a monovalent radical or formula ##STR2## or, when the dotted line represents a single bond, of formula ##STR3## and wherein symbol Z stands for an oxygen atom or for two R.sup.2 O radicals, each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 representing an alkyl radical having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms.Aromatic aldehydes (I) posses useful odorous properties and can be used as perfuming ingredients for the preparation of perfume bases and perfumed articles. They can also be used as starting materials for the preparation of useful end-products having herbicide and fungicide properties.Process for the preparation of aromatic aldehydes (I) starting from 8-methoxycuminic aldehyde.

Abstract: Novel hydroperoxide of formula ##STR1## and use of same as intermediate for the preparation of 3a,6,6,9a-tetramethylperhydronaphtho[2,1-b]furan, also known as AMBROX (registered tradename of FIRMENICH SA, Geneva/Switzerland).Process for its preparation via an oxidation of sclareol by means of hydrogen peroxide in the presence of an acidic agent.

Abstract: Novel hydroperoxide of formula ##STR1## and use of same as intermediate for the preparation of 3a,6,6,9a-tetramethylperhydronaphtho[2,1-b]furan, also known as AMBROX (registered tradename of FIRMENICH SA, Geneva/Switzerland).Process for its preparation via an oxidation of sclareol by means of hydrogen peroxide in the presence of an acidic agent.

Abstract: Oxygenated decaline derivatives of formula ##STR1## wherein X represents a COOH or a CHO group are obtained according to a process which consists in the oxidation of a ketone of formula ##STR2## by means of oxygen in a basic medium constituted by potassium tert-butoxide in 1,2-dimethoxyethane.Compounds (I) are useful starting materials for the preparation of AMBROX.RTM. (registered tradename of Firmenich SA, Geneva, Switzerland) which is an ingredient in perfumes.