Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DAS-59122-7 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.

Abstract: Automatic titration method and apparatus provides for adjustment of the electric potential of a solution. A programmed computer responsive to iterative measurements of the potential regulates a two-phase adjustment process which approaches the desired electric potential (overall aim) using sub-aims thereby preventing overshoot of the overall aim.

Abstract: An organization is set forth including a series of components including a ring member for securement to and about a commode seat, a frame member for adherably mounting about a tissue roll dispenser, and a plurality of elongate longitudinally aligned mat members of flexible construction, wherein the components include illumination with characteristics to provide directional training to a child and the like for proper use of a commod during limited light conditions. The organization may include luminescent layers to provide visual observation to the components or alternatively utilize a fiber optic cable network directed therethrough to provide continuous, as well as selective, illumination of the components.

Abstract: Described is a novel genus of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein Z represents hydrogen, MgX and the moiety having the structure: ##STR2## and X represents chlor, bromo, or iodo; as well as 5-isopropyl-8-methyl-5,8-nonadien-2-one; uses of same as intermediates in a process for producing isosolanone and solanone; and organoleptic uses of 5-isopropyl-8-methyl-5,8-nonadien-2-one and 2,6-dimethyl-5-methylene-1-hepten-4-ol.

Abstract: Described is a novel genus of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein Z represents hydrogen, MgX and the moiety having the structure: ##STR2## and X represents chloro, bromo or iodo; as well as the novel compounds defined according to the structures: ##STR3## and mixtures of same shown according to the structure: ##STR4## wherein the wavy lines indicate both cis and trans juxtaposition of the hydrogen and methallyl moieties about the carbon-carbon double bond; uses of same as intermediates in a process for producing isosolanone which is a mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR5## or shown by the single structure: ##STR6## and solanone which is a mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR7## or shown by the structure: ##STR8## wherein the wavy lines are indicative of a cis or trans juxtaposition of the hydrogen or 2-propenyl moieties about the double bond; and organoleptic uses of the compounds having the structures: ##STR9##

Abstract: A process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of alliaceous flavors, particularly garlic flavors, by augmenting or enhancing the garlic and green aroma and taste nuances of alliaceous-flavored foodstuffs comprising the step of adding to a alliaceous-flavored foodstuff an aroma or taste augmenting quantity of a mixture of cis and trans isomers of a compound having the structure: ##STR1## wherein the wavy lines indicate both cis and trans juxtaposition of the hydrogen and methallyl moieties about the carbon-carbon double bond.

Abstract: A process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of a smoking tobacco or smoking tobacco article comprising the step of adding to a smoking tobacco or smoking tobacco article component, an aroma or taste augmenting or enhancing quantity of a mixture of cis and trans isomers of a compound having the structure: ##STR1## wherein the wavy lines represent cis or trans juxtaposition of the hydrogen and 2-methyl-1-propenyl moieties around the carbon-carbon double bond.

Abstract: Described are compounds defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond; and one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is methyl and the other of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen. In addition, organoleptic uses of such compounds are disclosed for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, chewing tobaccos, medicinal products, toothpastes, perfumes, perfumed articles (such as liquid or solid, anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents), fabric softeners and dryer-added fabric softener articles.

Abstract: Described are compounds defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond; and one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is methyl and the other of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen. In addition, organoleptic uses of such compounds are disclosed for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, chewing tobaccos, medicinal products, toothpastes, perfumes, perfumed articles (such as liquid or solid, anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents), fabric softeners and dryer-added fabric softener articles.

Abstract: Described are methyl substituted norbornane derivatives having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R represents the nitrile moiety having the structure: ##STR2## or the dimethoxymethyl moiety having the structure: ##STR3## and wherein one of R.sub.1, or R.sub.2 is methyl and the other of R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is hydrogen.Also described are processes and compositions for augmenting or enhancing the flavor and/or aroma of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, medicinal products, toothpastes, chewing tobaccos, perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles such as solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents or fabric softeners or fabric softener articles using as the essential ingredient at least one of methyl substituted norbornane derivatives of our invention.

Abstract: Described are methyl substituted norbornane derivatives having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R represents the nitrile moiety having the structure:[ C.tbd.N]or the dimethoxymethyl moiety having the structure: ##STR2## and wherein one of R.sub.1, or R.sub.2 is methyl and the other of R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is hydrogen.Also described are processes and compositions for augmenting or enhancing the flavor and/or aroma of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, medicinal products, toothpastes, chewing tobaccos, perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles such as solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents or fabric softeners or fabric softener articles using as the essential ingredient at least one of methyl substituted norbornane derivatives of our invention.

Abstract: Described are compounds defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond; and one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is methyl and the other of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen. In addition, organoleptic uses of such compounds are disclosed for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, chewing tobaccos, medicinal products, toothpastes, perfumes, perfumed articles (such as liquid or solid, anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents), fabric softeners and dryer-added fabric softener articles.

Abstract: Use in perfumery are compounds both separately and in admixture having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line is either a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond and each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 represents hydrogen or methyl with the proviso that one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 is methyl and each of the other of R.sub.1, Rhd 2, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 is hydrogen and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are not both methyl; wherein R.sub.5 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl are disclosed.

Abstract: Described are compounds both separately and in admixture having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line is either a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond and each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 represents hydrogen or methyl with the proviso that one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 is methyl and each of the other of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 is hydrogen and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are not both methyl; wherein R.sub.5 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl are disclosed. In addition organoleptic uses of such compounds are disclosed for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, chewing tobaccos, medicinal products, toothpastes, perfumes, perfumed articles (such as liquid or solid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents) fabric softeners, dryer-added fabric softener articles and smoking tobaccos.

Abstract: Described is a process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of a foodstuff or chewing gum comprising the step of adding to a foodstuff or chewing gum an aroma augmenting or enhancing quantity of a product comprising a major proportion of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1##

Abstract: Described are compounds defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond; and one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is methyl and the other of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen. In addition, organoleptic uses of such compounds are disclosed for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, chewing tobaccos, medicinal products, toothpastes, perfumes, perfumed articles (such as liquid or solid, anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents), fabric softeners and dryer-added fabric softener articles.

Abstract: Described is a process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of a smoking tobacco composition or at least a portion of a smoking tobacco article comprising the step of intimately admixing with a smoking tobacco composition or at least a portion of a smoking tobacco article, an aroma or taste augmenting or enhancing quantity of at least one compound defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond; R.sub.1 ', R.sub.2 ', R.sub.3 ', R.sub.4 ', R.sub.6 ' and R.sub.7 ' are each selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl and R.sub.5 ' is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl with the provisos that;1. one of R.sub.1 ', R.sub.2 ', R.sub.6 ' and R.sub.7 ' is methyl and the other of R.sub.1 ', R.sub.2 ', R.sub.6 ' and R.sub.7 ' represents hydrogen;2. R.sub.3 ' and R.sub.4 ' are not both methyl;3. when the dashed line is a carbon-carbon double bond, R.sub.1 ', R.sub.3 ' and R.sub.4 ' are not all hydrogen when R.

Abstract: Described are methyl substituted norbornane derivatives having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein R represents the nitrile moiety having the structure:--C.tbd.N]or the dimethoxymethyl moiety having the structure: ##STR2## and wherein one of R.sub.1, or R.sub.2 is methyl and the other of R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is hydrogen.Also described are processes and compositions for augmenting or enhancing the flavor and/or aroma of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, medicinal products, toothpastes, chewing tobaccos, perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles such as solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents or fabric softeners or fabric softener articles using as the essential ingredient at least one of methyl substituted norbornane derivatives of our invention.

Abstract: Described are methyl-substituted norbornane carboxaldehyde having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line is a carbon-carbon single bond, or a carbon-carbon double bond, and R.sub.1 R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 each represent methyl or hydrogen with the proviso that (i) R.sub.1 is hydrogen when R.sub.3 is methyl and (ii) R.sub.1 is methyl when R.sub.3 is hydrogen.Also described are processes and compositions for augmenting or enhancing the flavor and/or aroma of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, medicinal products, toothpastes, chewing tobaccos, perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles such as solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents or fabric softeners or fabric softener articles using as the essential ingredient at least one of the methyl substituted norbornane carboxaldehydes of our invention.

Abstract: Described are compounds covered by the generic structure. ##STR1## where one, two or all of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and each represents hydrogen or lower alkyl of from 1 up to 3 carbon atoms; a process for preparing same using compounds having the generic structure; ##STR2## where one of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond and the other of the dashed lines represents carbon-carbon single bonds and organoleptic uses thereof in perfumes, colognes, perfumed articles such as anionic, cationic and non-ionic detergents, cosmetic powders and dryer-added fabric softener articles, as well as in smoking tobaccos and smoking tobacco articles, e.g., the body of smoking tobacco, the wrapper or the filter therefor.