Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of hexadeca-8,15-dienal or of a substance mixture which comprises this compound as aroma chemical, in particular as fragrance, or formulation auxiliary; and also to processes for its preparation, moreover aroma substance compositions and compositions comprising hexadeca-8,15-dienal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 1-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexylyalkan-3-ols, in particular 1-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexyl)-hexan-3-ol. The invention further relates to 5-alkoxy-1-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexenyl)-1-alken-3-ones and the use of these as a fragrance or as flavor, to a fragrance containing composition and/or a fragranced product containing 5-alkoxy-1-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexenyl)-1-alken-3-ones and to a method for imparting or modifying a scent or a flavor to a composition by including said alkoxyalkenones into such composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 3,3?-dimethoxy-4,4?-dihydroxystilbene as an odorous substance, in particular for developing a vanilla odor under the action of light. Furthermore, the invention relates to a composition which contain 3,3?-dimethoxy-4,4?-dihydroxystilbene and additionally a carrier, fragrance compositions and/or an odorant material which contain said compound and a process for imparting or modifying an odor of compositions by adding said compound to these compositions. The invention additionally relates to a process for obtaining 3,3?-dimethoxy-4,4?-dihydroxystilbene from lignin-containing compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for extracting aromatic compounds from aqueous, alkaline compositions containing lignin, which have a pH value of at least pH 10, in particular of at least pH 11, especially of at least pH 12, characterized in that the aqueous, alkaline composition containing lignin is treated with active carbon, the active carbon separates from the aqueous, alkaline composition containing lignin and the active carbon then undergoes a desorption step in order to extract the aromatic compounds, wherein the desorption step comprises the treatment of the active carbon (i) by means of an organic solvent, which essentially consists of one or more aromatic hydrocarbons or a mixture of at least one aromatic hydrocarbon together with at least one C1-C4 alkanol, or (ii) by means of water vapor, wherein an eluate is obtained which contains the aromatic compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of isomerically pure or highly isomerically enriched cis- or trans-(2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydropyran-4-yl) acetate for use as aroma chemicals. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of isomerically pure or highly isomerically enriched cis- or trans-(2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydropyran-4-yl) acetate and the products obtainable by this process. The invention further relates to a fragrance or aroma substance composition which comprises isomerically pure or highly isomerically enriched cis- or trans-(2-isobutyl-4-methyltetra-hydropyran-4-yl) acetate, a method for imparting, and/or boosting an odor or taste of a product, and also perfumed or aromatized products which comprise isomerically pure or highly isomerically enriched cis- or trans-(2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydropyran-4-yl) acetate.

Abstract: A method of preparing a compound of formula (IV) where R1 is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, comprises reacting cyclohexene with hydrogen peroxide and an alcohol R1OH in the presence of a catalyst comprising a zeolite of framework structure MWW, wherein the framework of the zeolite comprises silicon, titanium, boron, oxygen and hydrogen.

Abstract: The invention relates to new types of modulators of the cold menthol receptor TRPM8, to methods of modulating the TRPM8 receptor using these modulators; and in particular the use of the modulators for inducing a sensation of coldness; and also the articles and compositions produced using these modulators.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing 2,6-dimethyl-5-hepten-1-al, which comprises reacting 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadiene (dihydromyrcene, beta-citronellene) with N2O in a solvent or solvent mixture containing at least one solvent having a proton-donating functional group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing arylpropenes, especially 1-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzene (anethole), by means of thermolysis of the corresponding 1,1-diarylpropanes.

Abstract: Alcohols are prepared by electrochemical reductive coupling of an aromatic vinyl compound and a carbonyl compound in a process which comprises electrolyzing an electrolyte solution in an electrochemical cell, the electrolyte solution comprising the aromatic vinyl compound, the carbonyl compound and a non-aqueous protic solvent, such as methanol, wherein the electrolyte solution is in contact with a carbon-based cathode Styrene is reacted with acetone to prepare 2-methyl-4-phenyl-2-butanol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for cyclizing geranyllinalool using the squalene-hopene cyclase from Zymomonas mobilis (Zm-SHC) or a cyclase with at least 80% sequence identity to the Zm-SHC, and cyclization products obtained in this process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of the formula (Ia) by reacting styrene with a secondary alkanol and the hydrogenation of the resulting phenyl-substituted tertiary alkanol. In addition, the invention relates to compounds of the formula (Ia) and to the use of such compounds as fragrances, and also to compositions which comprise compounds of the formulae (Ia) and (Ib).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing 2,6-dimethyl-5-hepten-1-al, which comprises reacting 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadiene (dihydromyrcene, beta-citronellene) with N2O in a solvent or solvent mixture containing at least one solvent having a proton-donating functional group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agrochemical composition comprising a pesticide and a solvent of the formula (B) as described hereinbelow. The invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of the composition by bringing the pesticide and the solvent into contact; a use of the solvent of the formula (B) as a solvent for pesticides; methods for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired vegetation and/or undesired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants, wherein the composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment or on the plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or on the crop plants and/or on their environment; and on seed comprising the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of 2-substituted 4-hydroxy-4-methyltetrahydropyrans from the acid-catalyzed reaction of 3-methylbut-3-ene-1-ol with an aldehyde, a stable odoriferous quality being achieved and avoiding off-odors that interfere with the odor sensation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ethers of 1,2-, 1,3- and 1,4-bis(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexanes, to the preparation of such ethers and also to the use of such ethers as fragrances and as formulation auxiliaries in fragrance-comprising preparations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing arylpropenes, especially 1-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzene (anethole), by means of thermolysis of the corresponding 1,1-diarylpropanes.

Abstract: A process for preparing 4-cyclohexyl-2-methyl-2-butanol, comprising: a) reaction of styrene with isopropanol at elevated temperature to obtain 2-methyl-4-phenyl-2-butanol, and b) heterogeneously catalyzed hydrogenation of 2-methyl-4-phenyl-2-butanol over a catalyst suitable for ring hydrogenation of aromatics, where the molar ratio of the styrene used in step a) to the isopropanol used in step a) is in the range from 1:below 5 to 1:0.5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ethers of 1,2-, 1,3- and 1,4-bis(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexanes, to the preparation of such ethers and also to the use of such ethers as fragrances and as formulation auxiliaries in fragrance-comprising preparations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 2-substituted 4-hydroxy-4-methyltetrahydropyrans by reacting 3-methylbut-3-en-1-ol (isoprenol) with the corresponding alkenealdehydes in the presence of a strongly acidic ion exchanger with subsequent hydrogenation. Specifically, the present invention relates to a corresponding process for the preparation of 2-isobutyl-4-hydroxy-4-methyltetrahydropyran by reacting isoprenol with prenal, with subsequent hydrogenation.