Abstract: The present invention is a fragrance containing capsule composition dispersed into a lyotropic liquid crystalline surfactant phase as well as a consumer product base containing the same.

Abstract: A method of formulating a high performance fragrance formulation by selecting an effective amount of fragrance ingredients selected from the group consisting of aroma chemicals and essential oils defined according to the following algorithm: 7.393 * P V + ? ? ? V + ? * A V = 1 wherein P is equal to molecular polarizability, V is equal to molecular volume, A is equal to the molecular surface area. ? is a constant falling within the range {0.0025-0.0055} and ? is a constant falling in the range of {?0.55 to ?1.0} and the pair result in the above equality.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for chemically modifying polysaccharides in a densified fluid. In particular, the modification includes esterification and/or etherification of a starch in supercritical carbon dioxide. The process is advantageous in that it allows for a high degree of substitution without the use of organic solvents or repeated reactions.

Abstract: A method for epoxidizing olefins is provided wherein an olefin and an oxygenating agent are contacted together in the presence of a manganese complex catalyst having at least one manganese atom coordinated with a nitrogen-containing ligand such that the manganese atom to coordinated nitrogen atom is 1:3 and thereafter isolating the resultant epoxide product. Catalyst compositions are also provided formed from the adsorption of the manganese complex catalyst onto a solvent insoluble support.

Abstract: A method for epoxidizing olefins is provided wherein an olefin and an oxygenating agent are contacted together in the presence of a manganese complex catalyst having at least one manganese atom coordinated with a nitrogen-containing ligand such that the manganese atom to coordinated nitrogen atom is 1:3 and thereafter isolating the resultant epoxide product. Catalyst compositions are also provided formed from the adsorption of the manganese complex catalyst onto a solvent insoluble support.

Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of a manganese complex catalyst having the formula: ##STR1## wherein Mn is manganese in the +4 oxidation state; R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 radical selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, benzyl and radical combinations thereof;at least two R radicals may also be connected to one another so as to form a bridging unit between two oxygens that coordinate with the manganese;L is a ligand selected from a C.sub.3 -C.sub.60 radical having at least 3 nitrogen atoms coordinating with the manganese; andY is an oxidatively-stable counterion;the process includes the steps of:(i) reacting in an nonaqueous alcoholic medium a manganese (II) salt with the ligand L to form a manganese coordinated substance, a counterion salt M.sub.z Y.sub.

Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of a compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein Mn is manganese in a III or IV oxidation state; X is independently selected from a coordinating or bridging species selected from the group consisting of:H.sub.2 O, O.sub.2.sup.2-, O.sub.2-, OH.sup.-, HO.sub.2.sup.-, SH.sup.-, S.sup.2-, SO, Cl.sup.-, N.sub.3.sup.-, SCN.sup.-, N.sup.3-, HCOO.sup.-, NH.sub.2.sup.- and NH.sub.3 ;L is an organic ligand that is at least a nine-membered ring wherein at least two nitrogen atoms form part of the ring and coordinate with the Mn;z is an integer ranging from -4 to +4;Y is a monovalent or multivalent counterion leading to charge neutrality selected from the group consisting of halides, sulphates, sulphonates, nitrates, boron and phosphorus salt counterions; andq is an integer from 1 to 4;the process comprising the steps of:(i) reacting in an aqueous medium a manganese (II) salt with the ligand L to form a manganese coordinated substance, a counterion salt M.sub.z Y.sub.

Abstract: Novel bleach and oxidation catalysts are reported as well as a bleaching-detergent composition employing these catalysts and a method for removing stains from substrates. The catalysts are manganese complexes of the formula:[LMn.sup.IV (OR).sub.3 ]Y,whereinMn is manganese in the +4 oxidation state;R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 radical selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, benzyl and radical combinations thereof;at least two R radicals may also be connected to one another so as to form a bridging unit between two oxygens that coordinate with the manganese;L is a ligand selected from a C.sub.3 -C.sub.60 radical having at least 3 nitrogen atoms coordinating with the manganese; andY is an oxidatively-stable counterion.

Abstract: A process is reported for preparation of quaternary ammonium type carbonate esters which are useful as bleach precursors in detergent compositions. The process involves transesterification of low molecular weight carbonates, e.g. diphenyl carbonate, with amino functionalized alcohols, e.g. dialkylaminoalkanol. Preferably the reaction involves transesterification of diphenylcarbonate with the hydroxyl compound followed by removal of phenol. Subsequent thereto the transesterified ester is quaternized with an alkylating agent. Optionally there may be a sulfonation of phenol ester subsequent to the quaternization reaction.

Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of a manganese complex catalyst having the formula: ##STR1## wherein Mn is manganese in a III or IV oxidation state;X is independently selected from a coordinating or bridging species selected from the group consisting of: H.sub.2 O, O.sub.2.sup.2-, O.sup.2-, OH.sup.-, HO.sub.2.sup.-, SH.sup.-, S.sup.2-, >SO, Cl.sup.-, N.sub.3.sup.-, SCN.sup.-, N.sup.3-, RCOO.sup.-, NH.sub.2.sup.- and NR.sub.3 ;R is a radical selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl and aryl radicals;L is an organic ligand containing at least two nitrogen atoms that coordinate with the Mn;z is an integer ranging from -4 to +4;Y is a monovalent or multivalent counterion leading to charge neutrality; andq is an integer from 1 to 4;the process comprising the steps of:(i) reacting in an aqueous medium a manganese (II) salt with the ligand L to form a manganese coordinated substance, a counterion salt M.sub.z Y.sub.

Abstract: A process is reported for preparation of quaternary ammonium-type carbonate esters which are useful as bleach precursors in detergent compositions. The process involves transesterification of low molecular weight carbonates, e.g. diphenyl carbonate, with quaternary ammonium functionalized alcohols, e.g. choline chloride. Preferably the reaction is run in a high dielectric constant aprotic solvent such as acetonitrile. The reaction may also be conducted neat utilizing liquefied carbonate reactant as a solvent medium.