Abstract: A method which is easy to carry out for connecting domestic drainage conduits to collector sewers uses a special sealing sleeve, comprising a tubular, externally cylindrical body, the one side of which is closed by a thin elastic diaphragm, and on the other side of which, opposite the diaphragm, an outwardly projecting bead is mounted, and the inside wall of which forms essentially two stepped cones, the wall thickness increasing toward the diaphragm. The domestic drainage pipe, together with the sealing sleeve, is inserted in the collector sewer from the outside. The sealing sleeve allows a repair of defective domestic drainage conduits without extensive earth works.

Abstract: Aliphatic dicarboxylic acid esters of the formula ##STR1## in which R denotes a methyl or isopropyl group andn represents the number 9 or 10,are used as scents. They can be employed as components in perfume compositions and perfumed products.

Abstract: Compound of the formula ##STR1## in which n stands for 0 or 1 and, where "n" stands for 0, a double bond is present as indicated by the chain line, andR represents a cyclohexyl radical, or a phenyl radical which may optionally be substituted in the p-position by a lower alkyl radical.The compounds are produced by reaction of methylethyl ketone substituted in the .beta.-position by R with cyanoacetic acid in the presence of a basic catalyst. The compounds are useful as perfumes.

Abstract: The invention concerns a germ-inhibiting, microbicidal or deodorizing composition comprising p-isopropyl- and/or p-tert.butyl-.alpha.-methyl hydrocinnamic alcohol, together with a carrier or diluent.