Abstract: An apparatus for cosmogenic neutron sensing to detect moisture includes a thermal neutron proportional counter. A housing is formed at least partially from a moderating material, which is positioned around the thermal neutron proportional counter. A proportional counter electronics unit is within the housing and has a preamplifier and a shaping amplifier. The preamplifier and shaping amplifier are directly connected to the thermal neutron proportional counter. At least one photovoltaic panel provides electrical power to the thermal neutron proportional counter. A data logger is positioned vertically above the thermal neutron proportional counter and proportional counter electronics unit. A signal from the thermal neutron proportional counter is transmitted through the proportional counter electronics unit and is received by the data logger. The signal indicates a moisture content within a measurement surface of the thermal neutron proportional counter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns a consumer product comprising at least one compound of formula (I) and, optionally, a personal care active base. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method of imparting a long-lasting odor, in particular green odor, to surfaces, such as skin or hair.

Abstract: The various aspects presented herein relate to methods and compositions for the reduction, prevention, and/or inhibition of old person smell.

Abstract: Described herein is a perfuming composition including at least two pro-perfume compounds selected from: a pro-perfume compound releasing a perfume compound upon exposure to light, a pro-perfume compound releasing a perfume compound upon exposure to air/oxygen, a pro-perfume compound releasing a perfume compound upon exposure to heat, a pro-perfume compound releasing a perfume compound upon exposure to moisture, and a pro-perfume compound releasing a perfume compound upon exposure to enzymes. Also described herein is a perfumed consumer product including such a perfuming composition, as well as the use of the perfuming composition for improving, enhancing, conferring, and/or modifying the fragrance impression and/or fragrance intensity of a consumer product.

Abstract: An apparatus for cosmogenic neutron sensing to detect moisture includes a thermal neutron proportional counter. A housing is formed at least partially from a moderating material, which is positioned around the thermal neutron proportional counter. A proportional counter electronics unit is within the housing and has a preamplifier and a shaping amplifier. The preamplifier and shaping amplifier are directly connected to the thermal neutron proportional counter. At least one photovoltaic panel provides electrical power to the thermal neutron proportional counter. A data logger is positioned vertically above the thermal neutron proportional counter and proportional counter electronics unit. A signal from the thermal neutron proportional counter is transmitted through the proportional counter electronics unit and is received by the data logger. The signal indicates a moisture content within a measurement surface of the thermal neutron proportional counter.

Abstract: The various aspects presented herein relate to methods for the reduction, prevention and/or inhibition of the oxidation of perfume ingredients, formulated perfumes, formulated body care products, formulated skin care products, formulated homecare products, essential oils, food raw materials, formulated food products and natural extracts.

Abstract: A compound is provided of Formula (I) wherein R1 represents a C3 to C20 hydrocarbon group derived from an alcohol of formula R1OH, from a formate of formula R1OCH?O, or a cinnamyl aldehyde of Formula (II) wherein a compound of Formula I is capable of releasing a compound, when oxidized, selected from the group consisting of a fragrant alcohol of formula R1OH, a fragrant formate ester of formula R1OCH?O and aryl aldehyde of Formula (III) wherein R2 is, independently, hydrogen atom, hydroxyl group, optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl group, C1-C6 alkoxy group, or —O(C?O)CH(CH3)2 wherein any two of R2 may form an optionally substituted 5 or 6 membered ring. The compounds are useful for example as a precursor for the prolonged delivery or release of fragrant compounds such as fragrant alcohols, fragrant aldehydes or fragrant formates.

Abstract: A compound is provided of Formula (I) wherein R1 represents a C3 to C20 hydrocarbon group derived from an alcohol of formula R1OH, from a formate of formula R1OCH?O, or a cinnamyl aldehyde of Formula (II) wherein a compound of Formula I is capable of releasing a compound, when oxidized, selected from the group consisting of a fragrant alcohol of formula R1OH, a fragrant formate ester of formula R1OCH?O and aryl aldehyde of Formula (III) wherein R2 is, independently, hydrogen atom, hydroxyl group, optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl group, C1-C6 alkoxy group, or —O(C?O)CH(CH3)2 wherein any two of R2 may form an optionally substituted 5 or 6 membered ring. The compounds are useful for example as a precursor for the prolonged delivery or release of fragrant compounds such as fragrant alcohols, fragrant aldehydes or fragrant formates.

Abstract: A compound is provided of Formula (I), wherein R1 represents a C3 to C20 hydrocarbon group derived from an alcohol of formula R1OH, from a formate of formula R1OCH?O, or a cinnamyl aldehyde of Formula (II) wherein a compound of Formula I is capable of releasing a compound, when oxidized, selected from the group consisting of a fragrant alcohol of formula R1OH, a fragrant formate ester of formula R1OCH=0 and aryl aldehyde of Formula (III), wherein R2 is, independently, hydrogen atom, hydroxyl group, optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl group, C1-C6 alkoxy group, or -0(C=0)CH(CH3)2 wherein any two of R2 may form an optionally substituted 5 or 6 membered ring. The compounds are useful for example as a precursor for the prolonged delivery or release of fragrant compounds such as fragrant alcohols, fragrant aldehydes or fragrant formates.

Abstract: A compound is provided of Formula (I), wherein R1 represents a C3 to C20 hydrocarbon group derived from an alcohol of formula R1OH, from a formate of formula R1OCH?O, or a cinnamyl aldehyde of Formula (II) wherein a compound of Formula I is capable of releasing a compound, when oxidized, selected from the group consisting of a fragrant alcohol of formula R1OH, a fragrant formate ester of formula R1OCH=0 and aryl aldehyde of Formula (III), wherein R2 is, independently, hydrogen atom, hydroxyl group, optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl group, C1-C6 alkoxy group, or -0(C=0)CH(CH3)2 wherein any two of R2 may form an optionally substituted 5 or 6 membered ring. The compounds are useful for example as a precursor for the prolonged delivery or release of fragrant compounds such as fragrant alcohols, fragrant aldehydes or fragrant formates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of organic synthesis. More particularly it provides a process for making aromatic non-conjugated enol esters or enol ethers from an aromatic compound or moiety and a protected enal compound or moiety, such as an acetal or an acylal. The reaction is promoted by a salt of formula MX1-4, M representing a transition metal such as Zn or Fe and X representing a mono-anion, or by BY3, wherein Y represents a fluoride or a phenyl group optionally substituted.

Abstract: In general, in one aspect, the invention features methods that include locating a plurality of alignment marks on a moveable stage, interferometrically measuring a position of a measurement object along an interferometer axis for each of the alignment mark locations, and using the interferometric position measurements to derive information about a surface figure of the measurement object. The position of the measurement object is measured using an interferometry assembly and either the measurement object or the interferometry assembly are attached to the stage.

Abstract: In general, in one aspect, the invention features methods that include interferometrically monitoring a distance between an interferometry assembly and a measurement object along each of three different measurement axes while moving the measurement object relative to the interferometry assembly. The methods also include monitoring an orientation angle of the measurement object with respect to a rotation axis non-parallel to the three different measurement axes while the measurement object is moving, determining values of a parameter for different positions of the measurement object from the monitored distances, wherein for a given position the parameter is based on the distances of the measurement object along each of the three different measurement axes at the given position, and deriving information about a surface figure profile of the measurement object from a frequency transform of at least the parameter values.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of organic synthesis. More particularly it provides a process for making aromatic non-conjugated enol esters or enol ethers from an aromatic compound or moiety and a protected enal compound or moiety, such as an acetal or an acylal. The reaction is promoted by a salt of formula MX1-4, M representing a transition metal such as Zn or Fe and X representing a mono-anion, or by BY3, wherein Y represents a fluoride or a phenyl group optionally substituted.

Abstract: In general, in one aspect, the invention features methods that include interferometrically monitoring a distance between an interferometry assembly and a measurement object along each of three different measurement axes while moving the measurement object relative to the interferometry assembly, determining values of a parameter for different positions of the measurement object from the monitored distances, wherein for a given position the parameter is based on the distances of the measurement object along each of the three different measurement axes at the given position, and deriving information about a surface figure profile of the measurement object from a frequency transform of at least the parameter values.

Abstract: In general, in one aspect, the invention features methods that include interferometrically monitoring a distance between an interferometry assembly and a measurement object along each of three different measurement axes while moving the measurement object relative to the interferometry assembly, determining values of a first parameter and a second parameter for different positions of the measurement object from the monitored distances, wherein for a given position the first parameter is based on the monitored distances of the measurement object along each of the three different measurement axes at the given position, and for a given position the second parameter is based on the monitored distance of the measurement object along each of two of the measurement axes at the given position, and deriving information about a surface figure profile of the measurement object from the first and second parameter values.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making indenol esters or ether from an ?-substituted cinnamic aldehyde derivative such as an acetal or an acylal. Said reaction is promoted by the use of strong mineral acids, sulphonic acids, acidic zeolites or Lewis acids.

Abstract: In general, in one aspect, the invention features methods that include locating a plurality of alignment marks on a moveable stage, interferometrically measuring a position of a measurement object along an interferometer axis for each of the alignment mark locations, and using the interferometric position measurements to derive information about a surface figure of the measurement object. The position of the measurement object is measured using an interferometry assembly and either the measurement object or the interferometry assembly are attached to the stage.

Abstract: In general, in one aspect, the invention features methods that include interferometrically monitoring a distance between an interferometry assembly and a measurement object along each of three different measurement axes while moving the measurement object relative to the interferometry assembly. The methods also include monitoring an orientation angle of the measurement object with respect to a rotation axis non-parallel to the three different measurement axes while the measurement object is moving, determining values of a parameter for different positions of the measurement object from the monitored distances, wherein for a given position the parameter is based on the distances of the measurement object along each of the three different measurement axes at the given position, and deriving information about a surface figure profile of the measurement object from a frequency transform of at least the parameter values.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making indenol esters or ether from an ?-substituted cinnamic aldehyde derivative such as an acetal or an acylal. This reaction is promoted by the use of strong mineral acids, sulphonic acids, acidic zeolites or Lewis acids.