Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of hydroxy-substituted aromatic styryl or stilbene compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substances which can be used as cosmetic ingredients, especially for skin whitening and as cosmetic agents against signs of ageing skin. The present invention also relates to the use of such substances for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of disorders related to the pigmentation of the skin. The invention furthermore relates to specific substances.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substances which can be used as cosmetic ingredients, especially for skin whitening and as cosmetic agents against signs of ageing skin. The present invention also relates to the use of such substances for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of disorders related to the pigmentation of the skin. The invention furthermore relates to specific substances.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preventing and/or soothing dry or sensitive skin against external stresses, comprising contacting the skin with a composition including an agent that decreases the release of granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GMCSF) from keratinocytes in the skin, wherein under conditions of external stress, dry or sensitive skin is soothed and/or prevented. Agents that decrease the release of GMCSF include silybin, piperine, tetrahydropiperine, nortrachelogenine, rhapontin, arctiin, artigenin and mixtures thereof. Also disclosed is a method of identifying an agent that decreases the level of GMCSF released from keratinocytes.

Abstract: Unsaturated ketones of general formula (I) where the groups R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently=H or 1-6 C alkyl groups, which can be saturated or unsaturated, straight-chained, branched or cyclic are characterised by an interesting and original odour characteristic with good emanation and are suitable for use as perfumes, for example in cosmetic preparations, technical products or alcoholic perfumery.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining the enantiomer ratio of trimethylcyclopentene derivatives of structure (I), wherein Z is an alkyl radical having 1-10 C atoms, can be saturated or olefinically unsaturated, straight-chained or branched and which is substituted by an OH or CHO group, by means of capillary gas chromatography, wherein a stationary phase is applied containing a compound selected from the group of Heptakis-(2,3-di-O-methyl-6-O-tert.-butyldimethylsily)-?-Cyclodextrin and Heptakis-(2,3-di-O-acetyl-6-O-tert.-butyldimethylsilyl)-?-Cyclodextrin and at least one polysiloxane, wherein the mixing ratio of Cyclodextrin derivatives and polysiloxanes is adjusted to a value ranging from 10:90 to 50:50.

Abstract: Unsaturated ketones of general formula (I) where the groups R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently=H or 1-6 C alkyl groups, which can be saturated or unsaturated, straight-chained, branched or cyclic are characerised by an interesting and original odour characteristic with good emanation and are suitable for use as perfumes, for example in cosmetic preparations, technical products or alcoholic perfumery.

Abstract: The invention relates to the ether lactone of formula (I) which is characterized by interesting and original odor characteristics, which diffuses extremely well and is suitable for use as a fragrance, for example in cosmetic preparations, technical products or in alcoholic perfumery.

Abstract: The invention relates to hexenal derivatives of general structure (I), in which one of the bonds represented by dashes is a C—C single bond and the other is a C?C double bond, with the proviso that the C?C double bond can have a Z or E configuration, provided that it is in the C¾ position. Said derivatives are characterised by an interesting and original perfume that pervades a wide area and are suitable for use as perfumes, for example in cosmetic preparations, technical products or the alcohol-based perfume industry.

Abstract: Alkyl-substituted butenols having the formula (I): R1—CH2—CH?CR2—CH2OH ??(I) wherein R1 is a saturated or olefinically unsaturated alkyl or cycloalkyl group having from 4 to 16 carbon atoms and wherein R1 is optionally substituted by an alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or alkaryl having up to 12 carbon atoms; R2 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms are produced by a process which comprises: (1) reacting an aldehyde of the formula (II): R1—CH2—CHO ??(II) wherein R1 has the same meaning as in formula (I), with the corresponding lower aldehyde to form an unsaturated aldehyde in an inert organic solvent; (2) continuously contacting an optionally calcined copper/zinc catalyst with the unsaturated aldehyde under isothermal conditions at temperatures of from about 45 to about 60° C. and under a hydrogen pressure of from 1 to about 300 bar.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): wherein X is a —(C?CH2)— group or a —CH(CH3)— group, with the proviso that when X is a —(C?CH2)— group, R1 is a C1-10 alkyl group or a C2-10 alkenyl group and when X is a —CH(CH3)— group, R1 is hydrogen, a saturated or unsaturated, linear or a branched C1-10 alkyl group, a C1-10 acyl group, a C1-10 cycloalkyl group or an aryl group are useful as perfumes.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (1), wherein R represents a group CH?N—OH or a group CN. The inventive compounds are characterized by interesting and original odor characteristics which diffuse extremely well and are suitable for use as fragrances, for example in cosmetic preparations, technical products or in alcoholic perfumery.

Abstract: The invention relates to the ether lactone of formula (I) which is characterized by interesting and original odor characteristics, which diffuses extremely well and is suitable for use as a fragrance, for example in cosmetic preparations, technical products or in alcoholic perfumery.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): wherein the bond between the ?- and ?-positions to the aldehyde group represents a C—C single bond or a cis- or trans-configured C?C double bond are useful as perfumes and perfume ingredients.

Abstract: The invention relates to hexenal derivatives of general structure (I), in which one of the bonds represented by dashes is a C—C single bond and the other is a C?C double bond, with the proviso that the C?C double bond can have a Z or E configuration, provided that it is in the C¾ position. Said derivatives are characterised by an interesting and original perfume that pervades a wide area and are suitable for use as perfumes, for example in cosmetic preparations, technical products or the alcohol-based perfume industry.

Abstract: Unsaturated ketones of general formula (I) where the groups R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently ?H or 1-6 C alkyl groups, which can be saturated or unsaturated, straight-chained, branched or cyclic are characerised by an interesting and original odour characteristic with good emanation and are suitable for use as perfumes, for example in cosmetic preparations, technical products or alcoholic perfumery.

Abstract: A Compound corresponding to formula (I): wherein X is a group selected from the group consisting of —CHO, —CN, —CH?NOH, and —CH2OH, and wherein the C?C double bond assumes a Z or E configuration.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I) are described: wherein each of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 independently represents a substituent selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, and isopropyl; an wherein x represents either 0 or 1. The compounds are useful as fragrances and as added components in fragrance blends. Methods of improving the harmony, emanation, naturalness an staying power of other fragrance ingredients by the addition of such compounds are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining the enantiomer ratio of trimethylcyclopentene derivatives of structure (I), wherein Z is an alkyl radical having 1-10 C atoms, can be saturated or olefinically unsaturated, straight-chained or branched and which is substituted by an OH or CHO group, by means of capillary gas chromatography, wherein a stationary phase is applied containing a compound selected from the group of Heptakis-(2,3-di-O-methyl-6-O-tert.-butyldimethylsily)-?-Cyclodextrin and Heptakis-(2,3-di-O-acetyl-6-O-tert.-butyldimethylsilyl)-?-Cyclodextrin and at least one polysiloxane, wherein the mixing ratio of Cyclodextrin derivatives and polysiloxanes is adjusted to a value ranging from 10:90 to 50:50.

Abstract: The invention relates to 2-methyl-4-ethyl-2-octene-1-aldehyde of formula (I), which is characterized by interesting and original odor characteristics which diffuse extremely well. The inventive substance is suitable for use as fragrance, for example in cosmetic preparations, technical products or in alcoholic perfumery.