Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for isomerizing a 3-(Z)-unsaturated carboxylic acid of the formula 1-Z or a salt thereof, wherein R2 is C1-C24-alkyl, C2-C24-alkenyl having 1, 2, 3 or more than 3 C—C double bonds, unsubstituted or substituted C5-C12-cycloalkyl, or unsubstituted or substituted aryl; R1 is hydrogen or has one of the definitions specified for R2; with the proviso that R2 has a higher priority than R1 in accordance with IUPAC; to give a 3-(E)-unsaturated carboxylic acid of the formula I-E or a salt thereof, wherein the isomerization of the compound of the formula 1-Z is effected in the presence of an anhydride of an organic acid and a base or in the presence of a ketene of formula CR11R12C(0), wherein R11 and R12 are as defined in the claims and in the specification and a base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of chromanol and 2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone derivatives, more specifically to a process for preparing a compound of the general formula (I) or (II) wherein the variables are as defined in the claims and the description.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) and its use as an aroma chemical to impart a floral note, fruity note, herbal note, animalic note, sweet note, rose note, grapefruit note, gourmand note, natural note, powdery note, watery note, damascene like note, dried fruit note, woody note, spicy note, red berry like note, animalic note, minty note, musty note, earthy note, leather like note, nutty note, technical note, ambrinol note, or any combination of two or more of these impression to a composition. The present invention further relates to the use of compound of formula (I) as an aroma chemical to impart an aroma to a composition and also for enhancing and/or modifying the aroma of a composition. The present invention is further directed to a composition comprising at least one compound of formula (I) and (i) at least one aroma chemical different from the compound of formula (I) or (ii) at least one non-aroma chemical carrier, or (iii) both (i) and (ii).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of chromanol derivatives, more specifically to a process for preparing a compound of the general formula (I) wherein R1, R2 and R3 independently of each other are selected from hydrogen and methyl, R4 is selected from hydrogen and C1-C6-alkanoyl, and X is selected from C1-C20-alkyl and C2-C20-alkenyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of 2,3,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one as aroma Ingredient. 2,3,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one is used to impart an aroma impression which is reminiscent of animalic note, woody note, floral note, green note, minty note, dusty note, phenolic note, and/or camphoraceous note to a composition and also enhancing and/or modifying the aroma of a composition. The present invention is further directed to an aroma composition comprising 2,3,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one and (i) at least one aroma chemical different from the 2,3,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one or (ii) at least one non-aroma chemical carrier, or (iii) both (i) and (ii).

Abstract: The present invention relates to new bicyclic compounds as aroma chemicals. Specifically, it relates to the use of bicyclic aroma compounds as an aroma chemical and also for enhancing and/or modifying the aroma of a composition.

Abstract: The presently claimed invention is directed to the use of compound of formula (I) to impart an aroma impression to a composition. The presently claimed invention also relates to a method of imparting such aroma impression. The compositions of compound of formula (I) are also encompassed in the present invention. The present invention also relates to a compound of formula (I?).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of chromanol derivatives, more specifically to a process for preparing a compound of the general formula I wherein R1, R2 and R3 independently of each other are selected from hydrogen and methyl, R4 is selected from C-1-C6-alkyl, and X is selected from C1-C20-alkyl and C2-C20-alkenyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal and a method of preparing same, to the use of 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal as aroma chemical; to the use of 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal for preparing an aroma chemical composition or for modifying the aroma character of an aroma chemical composition; to an aroma chemical composition containing 2,4-diethylocta-2,6-dienal; and to a method of preparing an aromatized composition or for modifying the aroma character of an aromatized composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for isomerizing polyunsaturated non-aromatic compounds including acyclic conjugated polyenes and alicyclic conjugated polyenes. In particular it relates to an improved and safe process for forming a 11-E retinoid compounds in high yield by expending as few energy as possible and with avoiding at most possible side products or product mixtures. This is achieved by feeding at least one of retinoid compounds of formula 2 to 5, or at least one of retinoid compounds of formula 2 to 5 and retinoid compound of formula 1, an organic solvent and a photosensitizer into a reaction device and irradiating the thus obtained reaction mixture with visible monochromatic light, at least 90% of the power of said monochromatic light and at most 100% of said power being emitted in the range from 460 nm to 580 nm.

Abstract: The invention relates primarily to a method of modulation, preferably of in vitro and/or in vivo modulation, of the cold menthol receptor TRPM8, wherein the receptor is contacted with at least one modulator selected from the group consisting of the compounds of the structure type 1 described herein. The present invention further relates to corresponding uses and compositions comprising such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-(2,4,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)acetaldehyde and derivatives thereof, to a process for preparing said compounds, to the use of 2-(2,4,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)acetaldehyde or a specific derivative thereof or of mixtures of said compounds or of a stereoisomer thereof or of a mixture of two or more stereoisomers thereof as aroma chemicals; to the use of 2-(2,4,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)acetaldehyde or a specific derivative thereof for modifying the scent character of a fragranced composition; to compositions containing 2-(2,4,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)acetaldehyde or a specific derivative thereof or a mixture of said compounds or a stereoisomer thereof or a mixture of two or more stereoisomers thereof; and to a method of preparing a fragranced composition or for modifying the scent character of a fragranced composition, comprising incorporating 2-(2,4,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)-acetaldehyde or a specific derivative thereof or a mixture of said compounds or

Abstract: The presently claimed invention is directed to the use of 1-alkoxyethyl-4-isobutyl-benzene of formula (I) to impart an aroma impression to a composition. The presently claimed invention also relates to a method of imparting such aroma impression. The present invention is further directed to compositions comprising the compound of formula (I) and at least one aroma chemical as well as to compositions comprising the compound of formula (I) and at least one further component selected from the group consisting of aroma chemicals, surfactants, oil components, anti-oxidants, deodorant-active agents and solvents. The present invention also relates to a compound of formula (I?).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a compound of formula (I). The present invention also relates to compounds of formula (A) or a compound in the form of a stereoisomer. The present invention further relates to the use of a compound of formula (A) as aroma chemical.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for carbonylating allyl alcohols at low temperature, low pressure and/or low catalyst loading. In an alternative embodiment, an acylation product of the allyl alcohol is used for the carbonylation. The present invention likewise relates to the preparation of conversion products of these carbonylation products and specifically of (?)-ambrox.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the preparation of sclareolide and related compounds by the biocatalytic cyclization of polyunsaturated carboxylic acid compounds, in particular of homofarnesylic acid and related compounds; and to a process for the preparation of ambroxide via the biocatalytic cyclization of homofarnesylic acid to sclareolide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for carbonylating allyl alcohols at low temperature, low pressure and/or low catalyst loading. In an alternative embodiment, an acylation product of the allyl alcohol is used for the carbonylation. The present invention likewise relates to the preparation of conversion products of these carbonylation products and specifically of (?)-ambrox.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of chromanol derivatives, more specifically to a process for preparing a compound of the general formula I wherein R1, R2 and R3 independently of each other are selected from hydrogen and methyl, R4 is selected from C-1-C6-alkyl, and X is selected from C1-C20-alkyl and C2-C20-alkenyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of chromanol derivatives, more specifically to a process for preparing a compound of the general formula (I) wherein R1, R2 and R3 independently of each other are selected from hydrogen and methyl, R4 is selected from hydrogen and C1-C6-alkanoyl, and X is selected from C1-C20-alkyl and C2-C20-alkenyl.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved method of isolating the 3-(E)-isomer of an unsaturated carboxylic acid from a mixture of corresponding (E/Z)isomers. More particularly, the present invention relates to an improved method for the biocatalytic preparation of (3E,7E)-homofarnesylic acid; as well as a novel biocatalytic method for the improved preparation of homofarnesol, in particular of (3E,7E)-homofarnesol and homofarnesol preparations having an increased content of (3E,7E)-homofarnesol. The present invention also relates to methods of preparing(?)-ambroxby applying (3E,7E)-homofarnesylic acid or (3E,7E)-homofarnesol as obtained according to the invention as starting material.