Abstract: The present invention relates to campholytic aldehyde condensates of formula (I) wherein R1-R5 have the same meaning as given in the specification. It furthermore relates to a method of their production and to fragrance compositions and fragrance applications comprising them.

Abstract: A unique eco-friendly liquid laundry detergent enhanced with natural essence and further comprising non-petroleum source anionic and nonionic surfactants, naturally occurring builders, and optional enzymes, to yield remarkably effective yet environmentally responsible detergents.

Abstract: A surfactant composition comprising: (a) a surfactant material; (c) a polyethylene imine of the general formula —(CH2CH2NH)n—; and (d) an aromatic, monoethylenically-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester of the formula (I) where R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C16 alkyl, C1-C16 alkoxy, aryl and substituted aryl, and R2 is selected from the group consisting of aryl, substituted aryl and C6-C16 alkyl; the materials (b)-(d) each having an odour value of 10,000 maximum. The problem of rancidity, commonly encountered when low-grade surfactant materials are used, especially in soaps, is considerably reduced.

Abstract: There is provided a laundry and/or cleaning and/or fabric care composition comprising a benefit agent whereby said benefit agent is carried with a carrier material, thereby providing an enhanced deposition on the treated fabric of the benefit agent.

Abstract: Fragrance compositions containing volatile organic acids may be used to eliminate amine malodors from an air-space. The acids are characterised by having (i) a pKa at 250C of from 3 to 5, preferably a pKa of from 3.5 to 4.5; (ii) a vapour pressure, at 250C, greater than 0.1 ?m Hg, preferably greater than 1 ?m Hg, even more preferably between 1 and 100 ?m Hg. Preferred acids are cinnamic acid, phenylacetic acid, benzoic acid and 2-pentycyclopropanecarboxylic acid, and combinations thereof, present at levels of at least 0.2% by weight, more preferably 0.5% by weight in the fragrance.

Abstract: A method of providing a fragrant odour to an application, comprising the addition thereto of at least one compound of the formula (I) wherein X and Y are independently selected from the group consisting of —CR1R2R3, —NR4R5 and —OR6, wherein R1 to R5 are selected from H and essentially hydrocarbon moieties that optionally comprise at least one oxygen, nitrogen or silicon atom, and R6 is selected from essentially hydrocarbon moieties that optionally comprise at least one oxygen, nitrogen or silicon atom; and A is an essentially hydrocarbon moiety that optionally comprises at least one oxygen, sulphur, nitrogen or silicon atom, with the proviso that the compound A-CHO is a fragrant aldehyde. The use of these compounds in laundry, household and personal care products confers a long-lasting freshness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to photo-labile pro-fragrance conjugates comprising: a) a photo-labile unit which upon exposure to electromagnetic radiation is capable of releasing a pro-fragrance unit; and b) a pro-fragrance unit, which when so released is either i) a pro-fragrance compound capable of releasing a fragrance raw material; or ii) a fragrance raw material. The present invention relates to systems for delivering fragrances to a situs, and to laundry detergent compositions, fine fragrances, personal care and hair care compositions comprising said systems.

Abstract: The present invention concerns substituted benzylic nitriles substituted with lower linear alkyl or alkylene groups. These compounds are useful perfuming ingredients, and can impart odor notes of the floral-green type. The invention concerns also the perfuming compositions or perfumed articles associated with the compound.

Abstract: The use of 2,4?-dimethylpropiophenone as a fragrance substance is described, preferably as a fragrance substance for imparting, modifying and/or reinforcing one, two, three or all the odor notes floral, rosy, rose oxide-like and herbal-like, preferably both of the odor notes rose oxide-like and herbal-like.

Abstract: Household cleaning, fabric treatment, or deodorizing products and methods of preserving the integrity of hydrophilic perfume ingredients and extending fragrance life are disclosed. The product and method include an aqueous composition containing a surfactant and a perfume having a substantial proportion of hydrophilic perfume ingredients with a Clog P of less than about 3 and a boiling point greater than about 200° C. The aqueous composition may be contained in plastic containers constructed of hydrophilic perfume compatible materials. The invention preserves perfume integrity by decreasing migration of hydrophilic perfume ingredients into and/or transmission through plastic containers and extends fragrance life once the hydrophilic perfume ingredients are deposited onto a surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a product of reaction between a primary and/or secondary amine and one or more active ingredients. By the present invention, there is provided a release of the active component over a longer period of time than by the use of the active itself.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel ketone and alcohol compounds and the use of these novel compounds in creating fragrances, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel compounds which possess unique organoleptic properties containing the following general formula: wherein R and R? each independently represents hydrogen or a C1-C7 moiety, and the use of these compounds as fragrance materials to enhance fragrance formulations in perfumes, toilet waters, colognes, fabric care products, personal products, and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use, in emulsion polymerization, of at least a compound derived from a terpene and comprising a number of oxypropylene units ranging between 0 to 20, and a number of oxyethylene units ranging between 2 to 80.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel cyclopropanecarboxaldehyde compounds of the general formula wherein R is a straight, branched, or cyclic hydrocarbon moiety consisting of 1 to 30 carbon atoms and containing single and/or double bonds.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which possess unique organoleptic propertied of the general formula wherein R is a hydrogen or selected from the group consisting of C1-C7 moieties and the use of these materials as a fragrance chemical to enhance fragrance in perfumes, toilet waters, colognes, personal products and the like.

Abstract: Improved citral and citronellal derivatives, and fragrance and flavorings including the derivatives, that have a longer useful shelf life than citral and citronellal and/or fragrances and flavoring including citral and citronellal, are disclosed. In particular, the derivatives maintain the fragrance characteristics of citral and citronellal, while lowering the allergic properties, and lemony flavors and fragrances with a longer shelf-life than citral and citronellal, are disclosed. Also discovered are methods of making the derivatives, and articles of manufacture including the derivatives. The derivatives replace the aldehyde group in citral or citronellal with a hydroxy group. In one embodiment, the derivatives also replaced one or more double bonds in citral or the double bond in citronellal with a cyclopropyl group, which can be unsubstituted, or substituted with one or two alkyl, preferably methyl, groups, or with an oxirane or thiirane ring or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Household cleaning, fabric treatment, or deodorizing products and methods of preserving the integrity of hydrophilic perfume ingredients and extending fragrance life are disclosed. The product and method include an aqueous composition containing a surfactant and a perfume having a substantial proportion of hydrophilic perfume ingredients with a Clog P of less than about 3 and a boiling point greater than about 200° C. The aqueous composition may be contained in plastic containers constructed of hydrophilic perfume compatible materials. The invention preserves perfume integrity by decreasing migration of hydrophilic perfume ingredients into and/or transmission through plastic containers and extends fragrance life once the hydrophilic perfume ingredients are deposited onto a surface.

Abstract: The use of at least one water-soluble sulfiting agent to reduce or prevent the discoloration of an aromachemical, odorant, flavorant or perfume component susceptible to discoloration.

Abstract: The present application relates to perfume systems and consumer products comprising new perfumes and/or such perfume systems, as well as processes for making and using such perfume systems and consumer products.

Abstract: The use of various novel oxime ethers are described as fragrance chemicals. These chemicals are suitable for use in creating fragrance, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products is disclosed.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to diminish the odor, often perceived as unpleasant, that is left behind on human skin, in particular on the hands as a result of contact with agents containing chlorine bleach after use of the agent. This was achieved by the use of odorants selected from the group comprising diphenylmethane, diphenyl oxide, 2-methyl naphtyl ether, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Consumer products having fragrance that can develop distinguishable odor patterns which are separately detectable. Scent dynamics allow the consumer with one and the same product to experience different scent experiences during a single application. The limited range and monotony of odor associated with the conventional perfumed consumer products is thereby completely broken.

Abstract: This invention relates to unsaturated alicyclic carbonyl compounds of formula (I) wherein R is C1 to C4 alkyl; or R is vinyl or a linear, branched or cyclic C3 to C4 alkenyl; X is carbonyl or a divalent radical —(CMe2)—; and Y is oxygen or a divalent radical —(CH2)—.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel compounds of the general formula wherein R and R1 independently represent a hydrogen or a straight, branched or cyclic hydrocarbon moiety consisting of less than 15, preferably less than 10, most preferably less than 4 carbon atoms and containing single and/or double bonds. Another embodiment of the invention is a method for enhancing a perfume composition by incorporating an olfactory acceptable amount of the compound provided above.

Abstract: A fabric care composition containing non-ionic softening compounds, antistatic agents and perfume. Particularly, the fabric care composition is suitable for use in the rinse cycle of a textile laundering operation to provide excellent fabric softening/static control benefits, and surprisingly improved perfume freshness and longevity. The fabric care composition is preferably at a neutral pH.

Abstract: A composition is provided for MOC that contains compounds with the structure wherein R1 is a hydrogen, an alkyl, an alkoxy, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; R2 is an alkyl having greater than 6 carbons, a substituted aryl, or unsubstituted aryl. Preferably these compounds have a low odor intensity. These compounds may be used with other MOC ingredients that act synergistically or additively with them.

Abstract: A composition is provided for MOC that contains compounds with the structure: wherein R1 is a hydrogen, an alkyl, an alkoxy, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; R2 is an alkyl having greater than 6 carbons, a substituted aryl, or unsubstituted aryl. Preferably these compounds have a low odor intensity. These compounds may be used with other MOC ingredients that act synergistically or additively with them.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which possess unique organoleptic propertied of the general formula wherein R is a hydrogen or selected from the group consisting of C1–C7 moieties and the use of these materials as a fragrance chemical to enhance fragrance in perfumes, toilet waters, colognes, personal products and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to photo-labile pro-fragrance conjugates comprising: a) a photo-labile unit which upon exposure to electromagnetic radiation is capable of releasing a pro-fragrance unit; and b) a pro-fragrance unit, which when so released is either i) a pro-fragrance compound capable of releasing a fragrance raw material; or ii) a fragrance raw material. The present invention relates to systems for delivering fragrances to a situs, and to laundry detergent compositions, fine fragrances, personal care and hair care compositions comprising said systems.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula in which the dotted lines indicate the position of single or double bonds, R1 represents a radical belonging to a fragrant alcohol of the formula R1OH, X represents a nucleophilic group selected from the group consisting of —OH, ?O, —NH2 or —NHR3, R3 representing a C1 to C6 straight-chain or branched hydrocarbon radical, saturated or unsaturated, or an aliphatic or aromatic ring having 5 or 6 carbon atoms, m and n define whole numbers within the range 0 to 2 such that the sum m+n is equal to 1 or 2, p defines a whole number with a value of 0 or 1, each of the symbols R2, R4, R5, R6, R7, taken independently, represents a hydrogen atom, a C1 to C4 straight-chain or branched hydrocarbon radical, saturated or unsaturated, optionally substituted and, taken two by two, they can form aromatic or aliphatic monocyclic, bicyclic or tricyclic substances with the carbon atoms to which they are bound, are compounds capable of releasing a fragrant alcohol of the formula R1OH upon hydrolysis of

Abstract: Disclosed herein are pro-perfume compositions comprising the Michael Addition reaction product of a primary and/or secondary amine compound with an unsaturated ester, acid or nitrile perfume compound. Pro-perfumes made from this selected type of reaction product provide a desirable and prolonged odor benefit to surfaces, e.g., fabrics and hard surfaces, contacted therewith. Such pro-perfumes are also utilized in a wide variety of substrate-treating products and methods.

Abstract: A non-therapeutic method for the inhibition of &bgr;-glucuronidase. Body odors result from the decomposition of steroid esters by &bgr;-glucuronidase. Specific &bgr;-glucuronidase-inhibiting compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a product of reaction between a primary and/or secondary amine and one or more active ingredients. By the present invention, there is provided a release of the active component over a longer period of time than by the use of the active itself.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula in which the dotted line indicates the location of a single or double bond; R1 represents a radical derived from an odoriferous alcohol of the formula R1OH; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated C1-C30 hydrocarbon radical, or an aliphatic or aromatic cyclic compound having 5 or 6 carbon atoms, this radical R2 possibly comprising heteroatoms of oxygen, sulphur or nitrogen; the symbols R3, R4 and R4′, considered independently, represent a hydrogen atom, a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, if necessary substituted, C1 to C20 hydrocarbon radical possibly comprising one or more heteroatoms, or, when considered together with the carbon atoms to which they are bonded, can form aromatic or aliphatic monocyclic, bicyclic or tricyclic compounds, the radicals R3, R4 and R4′ possibly comprising functional groups of the ester and carbamoyl type so as to liberate several molecules of odoriferous alcohol R1OH per s

Abstract: A composition comprising at least 60% by weight, based on the weight of the composition, of a cyclopentanone or cyclopentanol compound having 2,5-dicyclopentylidene substituents, 2,5-dicyclopentyl substituents or 2-cyclopentylidene-5-cyclopentyl substituents. This composition is useful as perfume emitting floral fragrance. 2,5-Dicyclopentylidenecyclopentane (compound 4) is prepared by reaction of 2-cyclopentylidenecyclopentanone with cyclopentanone. 2,5-Dicyclopentylcyclopentanone (compound 5) and 2,5-dicyclopentylidenecyclopentanol (compound 6) are prepared by reduction of compound 4. 2,5-Dicyclopentylcyclopentanol (compound 7) is prepared by reduction of compound 5 or compound 6.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions, product kits, devices and processes for removing using sonic or ultrasonic waves with ultrasonically enhanced cleaning agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: in which the dotted lines indicate the position of single or double bonds, R1 represents a radical belonging to a fragrant alcohol of the formula R1OH, X represents a nucleophilic group selected from the group consisting of —OH, ═O, —NH2 or —NHR3, R3 representing a C1 to C6 straight-chain or branched hydrocarbon radical, saturated or unsaturated, or an aliphatic or aromatic ring having 5 or 6 carbon atoms, m and n define whole numbers within the range 0 to 2 such that the sum m+n is equal to 1 or 2, p defines a whole number with a value of 0 or 1, each of the symbols R2, R4, R5, R6, R7, taken independently, represents a hydrogen atom, a C1 to C4 straight-chain or branched hydrocarbon radical, saturated or unsaturated optionally substituted, and, taken two by two, they can form aromatic or aliphatic monocyclic, bicyclic or tricyclic substances with the carbon atoms to which they are bound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a product of reaction between a primary and/or secondary amine and one or more active ingredients. By the present invention, there is provided a release of the active component over a longer period of time than by the use of the active itself.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: A detergent composition containing efficient enduring perfume composition is provided. Specifically, the detergent composition comprises: a perfume composition comprising at least about 70% of enduring perfume ingredients characterized by having boiling points, measured at the normal, standard pressure, of about 250° C. or higher, and an octanol/water partitioning coefficent P of about 1,000 or higher, i.e., having a logP, or calculated logP, of about 3 or higher. The perfume is substantially free of halogenated fragrance materials and nitromusks. The composition also contains from about 0.01% to about 95% of a detergent surfactant system, preferably containing anionic and/or nonionic detergent surfactants. The compositions can be in the form of granules, liquids, pastes, bars, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of perfuming compositions, to perfumed products, and to products obtained therefrom. More specifically, the present invention concerns a process for the production of perfuming compositions, perfumed products and substances for perfumery characterized in that they comprise, as an active ingredient with an influence on the scent, an effective quantity of an alkylsalicylic acid ester.

Abstract: The present invention relates to photo-labile pro-fragrance conjugates comprising:

Abstract: Described is a fragrance control release system which is an emulsifier-free, single phase, nonporous, continuous, permeable polymeric film having a substantially uniform thickness of from about 1 up to about 150 microns, having entrapped and dissolved therein molecules of at least one fragrance substance capable of evolving from said film into the environment proximate said film by means of molecular diffusion at a permeation rate of from about 1×10−7 up to about 0.1 mg-mm/cm2-min in a sustained and controlled release manner. Also described is a process for using the aforementioned system for imparting a fragrance into the environment above the unobstructed outer surface of the aforementioned polymer film which is coated on the surface of a solid or semi-solid support, e.g., a woven or non-woven fabric substrate; or a solid surface or human epidermis.

Abstract: The compounds of formula in which X is a C≡N group or a C(H)═O group and the C5-ring is either saturated or carries a double bond in one of the positions indicated by the dotted lines, or any mixture of two or more compounds of formula (I), are described. The compounds and mixtures were found to be useful as perfuming ingredients, with the compounds of the above formula in which X is a C≡N group and the C5-ring has a double bond in one of the positions indicated by the dotted lines, being particularly stable in aggressive media. The odor note of these compounds is quite close to that of citral, i.e. of the fresh-citrus type with green and lime connotations.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a method of counteracting a malodor in a solid or liquid, soap or detergent caused by a compound selected from the group consisting of lower carboxylic acids, thiols, thiophenols, phenols, lower amines, phosphines, arsines, lower alcohols, and lower ketones. The method comprises introducing into the solid or liquid, soap or detergent an effective malodor counteracting amount of a malodor counteracting compound selected from the group consisting of 1-cyclohexyl-ethyl-butyrate, 1-cyclohexyl-ethyl-acetate, 1-cyclohexyl-ethanol, 4-isopropyl-cyclohexyl-propionate, and phenoxyacetic acid 2-hydroxy-ethyl ester. The perceived total odor intensity in the solid or liquid, soap or detergent is reduced and the perceived malodor intensity in the solid or liquid, soap or detergent is substantially eliminated. The malodor counteractant compositions may be used in a wide variety of solid or liquid, soaps or detergents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fragrance delivery system for use in laundry detergent compositions including rinse-added and dryer-added fabric conditioning compositions which provides a long lasting “freshness” or “clean” scent to fabric. The compositions described herein deliver highly fabric substantive linear acetal and/or ketal pro-fragrances to the fabric surface during laundering wherein the pro-fragrances release their fragrance raw materials over a period of up to two weeks. The present invention also relates a method for delivering a pleasurable scent to fabric which has a lasting freshness quality by contacting the fabric with a laundry detergent composition which comprises the fragrance-releasable pro-fragrances.

Abstract: Providing a fluorinated hydrocarbon with excellent cleaning action, incombustibility and high stability in alkali or water and heat; and a polymer-containing solution prepared by dissolving or dispersing a polymer with film-forming potency, preferably a fluoropolymer, in a solvent containing trihydrofluorocarbon. More specifically, a fluorinated hydrocarbon containing trihydrofluorocarbon with 4 to 6 carbon atoms at 95% or more, as represented by the following formula, is provided, together with a polymer-containing solution containing the same: Rf1—R1—Rf2   (I) wherein R1 represents a carbon chain of CHF and CH2, bound to each other; Rf1 and Rf2 independently represent a perfluoroalkyl group; and Rf1 and Rf2 may be bound to each other, to form a ring.

Abstract: A laundry treatment composition comprising a water-soluble or water-dispersible rebuild agent for deposition onto a fabric during a treatment process wherein the material undergoes during the treatment process, a chemical change by which change the affinity of the material for the fabric is increased.