Abstract: A composition containing at least one isomeric alkadienal or at least one isomeric alkadienenitrile in an amount effective to impart a fragrance or flavor to the composition. A fragrance or flavor composition containing at least one isomeric alkadienal or at least one isomeric alkadienenitrile in an amount effective to impart a fragrance or flavor to the composition. A consumer product containing the fragrance or flavor composition having at least one isomeric alkadienal or at least one isomeric alkadienenitrile in an amount effective to impart a fragrance or flavor to the composition. A method of imparting a fragrance or flavor to a consumer product by adding to the consumer product a fragrance or flavor composition containing at least one isomeric alkadienal or at least one isomeric alkadienenitrile in an amount effective to impart a fragrance or flavor to the consumer product.

Abstract: A perfume composition comprising an effective amount of at least one alkadienenitrile selected from 4,8-undecadienenitrile and isomers thereof, 4,9-dodecadienenitrile and isomers thereof, and 4,10-tridecadienenitrile and isomers thereof. The isomers of 4,8-undecadienenitrile comprise Z,Z-4,8-undecadienenitrile, E,E-4,8-undecadienenitrile, and mixed Z/E isomers of 4,8-undecadienenitrile; the isomers of 4,9-dodecadienenitrile comprise Z,Z-4,9-dodecadienenitrile, E,E-4,9-dodecadienenitrile, and mixed Z/E isomers of 4,9-dodecadienenitrile; and the isomers of 4,10-tridecadienenitrile comprise Z,Z-4,10-tridecadienenitrile, E,E-4,10-tridecadienenitrile, and mixed Z/E isomers of 4,10-tridecadienenitrile. A composition comprising an effective amount of at least one alkadienenitrile selected from 4,8-undecadienenitrile and isomers thereof, 4,9-dodecadienenitrile and isomers thereof, and 4,10-tridecadienenitrile and isomers thereof. Processes for the preparation of the isomeric alkadienenitriles are provided.

Abstract: A perfume composition comprising an effective amount of at least one alkadienal selected from 4,8-undecadienal and isomers thereof, 4,9-dodecadienal and isomers thereof, and 4,10-tridecadienal and isomers thereof. The isomers of 4,8-undecadienal comprise Z,Z-4,8-undecadienal, E,E-4,8-undecadienal, and mixed Z/E isomers of 4,8-undecadienal; the isomers of 4,9-dodecadienal comprise Z,Z-4,9-dodecadienal, E,E-4,9-dodecadienal, and mixed Z/E isomers of 4,9-dodecadienal; and the isomers of 4,10-tridecadienal comprise Z,Z-4,10-tridecadienal, E,E-4,10-tridecadienal, and mixed Z/E isomers of 4,10-tridecadienal. A composition comprising an effective amount of at least one alkadienal selected from 4,8-undecadienal and isomers thereof, 4,9-dodecadienal and isomers thereof, and 4,10-tridecadienal and isomers thereof. Processes for the preparation of the isomer mixtures of alkadienals are provided.

Abstract: A composition containing at least one isomeric alkadienal or at least one isomeric alkadienenitrile in an amount effective to impart a fragrance or flavor to the composition. A fragrance or flavor composition containing at least one isomeric alkadienal or at least one isomeric alkadienenitrile in an amount effective to impart a fragrance or flavor to the composition. A consumer product containing the fragrance or flavor composition having at least one isomeric alkadienal or at least one isomeric alkadienenitrile in an amount effective to impart a fragrance or flavor to the composition. A method of imparting a fragrance or flavor to a consumer product by adding to the consumer product a fragrance or flavor composition containing at least one isomeric alkadienal or at least one isomeric alkadienenitrile in an amount effective to impart a fragrance or flavor to the consumer product.

Abstract: A perfume composition comprising an effective amount of at least one alkadienal selected from 4,8-undecadienal and isomers thereof, 4,9-dodecadienal and isomers thereof, and 4,10-tridecadienal and isomers thereof. The isomers of 4,8-undecadienal comprise Z,Z-4,8-undecadienal, E,E-4,8-undecadienal, and mixed Z/E isomers of 4,8-undecadienal; the isomers of 4,9-dodecadienal comprise Z,Z-4,9-dodecadienal, E,E-4,9-dodecadienal, and mixed Z/E isomers of 4,9-dodecadienal; and the isomers of 4,10-tridecadienal comprise Z,Z-4,10-tridecadienal, E,E-4,10-tridecadienal, and mixed Z/E isomers of 4,10-tridecadienal. A composition comprising an effective amount of at least one alkadienal selected from 4,8-undecadienal and isomers thereof, 4,9-dodecadienal and isomers thereof, and 4,10-tridecadienal and isomers thereof. Processes for the preparation of the isomer mixtures of alkadienals are provided.

Abstract: A perfume composition comprising an effective amount of at least one alkadienenitrile selected from 4,8-undecadienenitrile and isomers thereof, 4,9-dodecadienenitrile and isomers thereof, and 4,10-tridecadienenitrile and isomers thereof. The isomers of 4,8-undecadienenitrile comprise Z,Z-4,8-undecadienenitrile, E,E-4,8-undecadienenitrile, and mixed Z/E isomers of 4,8-undecadienenitrile; the isomers of 4,9-dodecadienenitrile comprise Z,Z-4,9-dodecadienenitrile, E,E-4,9-dodecadienenitrile, and mixed Z/E isomers of 4,9-dodecadienenitrile; and the isomers of 4,10-tridecadienenitrile comprise Z,Z-4,10-tridecadienenitrile, E,E-4,10-tridecadienenitrile, and mixed Z/E isomers of 4,10-tridecadienenitrile. A composition comprising an effective amount of at least one alkadienenitrile selected from 4,8-undecadienenitrile and isomers thereof, 4,9-dodecadienenitrile and isomers thereof, and 4,10-tridecadienenitrile and isomers thereof. Processes for the preparation of the isomeric alkadienenitriles are provided.

Abstract: A tumble dryer article comprising an effective amount of a fabric conditioning composition containing from about 60 to about 99 wt. % of a hydrocarbon based fabric conditioning componenta) an effective amount of a fabric conditioning composition having(i) from about 60 to about 99 wt. % of a hydrocarbon based fabric conditioning component; and(ii) 0.5 wt. % to 30 wt. % perfume capsules consisting essentially of a water soluble natural or modified natural or synthetic polymer and 1% to 70% perfume, the fabric conditioning composition having 10 wt. % or less free water when 0.5 wt. % to 10 wt. % perfume capsules are present and a free water to perfume capsules ratio of less than about 1 when more than 10 wt. % perfume particles are present; andb) dispensing means for dispensing the fabric conditioning composition onto fabrics in a tumble dryer.

Abstract: A clear gel composition is provided which includes a polyhydric alcohol, a soap, an alkoxylate copolymer and a fragrance. For purposes of maintaining clarity, the fragrance will contain at most 25% of total ester compounds by weight of the fragrance.

Abstract: 3,3-Dimethyl-1,5-dioxaspiro [5,5] undecane is useful in perfumery compositions. It can be made economically by reaction of cyclohexanone with neopentyl glycol in the presence of an acid, generally paratoluene sulphonic acid, under dehydrating conditions, generally by refluxing with a non-polar solvent.

Abstract: Compounds having the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and Z represents a formyl group --CHO or a hydroxyl group or a group OR.sub.1 wherein R.sub.2 represents an acyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, have been discovered to possess attractive fruity-floral odors. They are useful as ingredients of compounded perfumery compositions.

Abstract: A novel method for the production of carboxylic acid esters of perillyl alcohol is provided by the pyrolysis of 1,2 diesters of limonene. The reaction is preferably carried out in the liquid phase at temperatures between 200.degree.C and 260.degree.C. or alternatively in the vapour phase at temperatures between 400.degree.C and 450.degree.C. The perillyl ester is separated from the product mixture formed. It may also be converted to other useful compounds e.g., perillyl alcohol and perillaldehyde and its monoxime. The use of an optically active starting material results in the formation of an optically active product.