Abstract: The compounds of the formula wherein the symbols R1, R2, R3 and R4 represent, independently of one another, a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated C1 to C3 lower alkyl radical, are advantageous as perfuming ingredients for the preparation of perfuming compositions and perfumed articles, to which they impart odoriferous notes of the lily of the valley type.

Abstract: The invention relates to fragrance precursors, In particular, the invention relates to the use of several classes of compounds which may act as fragrance precursors, e,g., in cosmetic products such as deodorants and antiperspirants and in laundry products such as detergents and fabric softners. These compounds are odorless, but upon contacting the skin as example, in skin care compositions or in personal care compositions, produce fragrances. The compounds also produce fragrances when used in the presence of lipases, e.g. as used in (laundry) detergents, thus providing a prolongation of the fabric scenting effect. The compounds under consideration are compounds of the formula I: The substituents are defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flavor or fragrance composition comprising at least one compound of the formula 1 1

Abstract: Perfume compositions, which comprise 4,8-dimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-one can be used in fine perfumery and for the perfuming of industrial products.

Abstract: The present invention describes a fragrance delivery system which releases fragrant aldehydes or ketones and/or fragrant compounds containing an olefin function upon exposure to light. This system comprises &agr;-keto esters of formula in which R′* and R″* have the meaning as defined in the application and which are generally, in case of R′*, an alkyl group carrying an abstractable hydrogen in &ggr;-position relative to the &agr;-keto function and carrying a moiety from which is derived a fragrant compound containing an olefin function, and, in case of R″*, the organic part of a primary or secondary alcohol from R″*OH which is derived a fragrant aldehyde or ketone.

Abstract: A two phase environmentally friendly fermentation process for producing high yields of &dgr;-decalactone and &dgr;-dodecalactone from the corresponding unsaturated starting materials is carried out under oxidative growth conditions using a saccharomyces species. The resulting products impart, augment and/or enhance the aroma and/or taste of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, toothpastes, beverages, fragrance compositions, colognes and perfumed articles such as solid or liquid, anionic, cationic, non-ionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softeners, and hair preparations.

Abstract: A compound of formula ##STR1## wherein X represents a C.dbd.O group or a CH--OH group, in the form of an optically active isomer of formula ##STR2## wherein X has the meaning indicated above and, when X is a CH--OH group, the asymmetric carbon (2) has an R configuration, or in the form of a mixture of isomers, is very useful in the field of perfumery, having an unusual, fruity odor note that can be described as a fresh walnut odor together with a rhum type note.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cis-configurational unsaturated ester represented by the formula (1) ##STR1## (where R is a methyl group or a phenyl group, and n is 1 or 2) and also provides a fragrance composition containing the cis-configurational unsaturated ester in an effective amount. The cis-configurational unsaturated ester represented by the formula (1) can be produced byreacting a cyclic vinyl ether represented by the formula (2a) ##STR2## (where n is defined as above) with a Grignard reagent represented by the formula (3a)RMgX (3a)(where R is defined as above, and X is a chlorine atom, a bromine atom or an iodine atom)in the presence of a triarylphosphine and not more than 0.

Abstract: Fragrant silanes having the formula:(R.sup.1 O).sub.a (R.sup.2 O).sub.b (R.sup.3 O).sub.c (R.sup.4).sub.d (R.sup.5).sub.e SiR.sup.6where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are derived from the group of alcohols consisting of R.sup.1 OH, R.sup.2 OH and R.sup.3 OH wherein R.sup.1 OH, R.sup.2 OH and R.sup.3 OH are fragrant alcohols or alternatively R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are derived from the group of fragrant esters, ketones, or aldehydes having the structure:R.sup.7 --CH.sub.2 (C.dbd.O)--R.sup.8wherein the fragrant ester, ketone or aldehyde is capable of exhibiting the enol form of the carbonyl moiety under reaction conditions, with R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 selected from the group consisting of monovalent hydrocarbon radical having from one to forty carbon atoms and monovalent alkoxy radicals having from one to forty carbon atoms, R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fragrance delivery system which comprises one or more .beta.-ketoester pro-fragrances or pro-accords, said fragrance delivery system useful in a stable, preferably clear, aqueous odor-absorbing composition. The odor-absorbing composition can be further characterized in that they comprise solublized, uncomplexed cyclodextrin, and cyclodextrin compatible antimicrobial actives, cyclodextrin compatible surfactants, cyclodextrin compatible humectants, or mixtures thereof. The aqueous odor-absorbing composition are for use on inanimate surfaces, especially fabrics, and more specifically, clothes, in order to restore and/or maintain freshness by reducing malodor without the need for washing or dry cleaning.

Abstract: Described is a single phase liquid mixture of benzophenone and a mixture of at least two other normally solid perfumery substances which mixture contains from about 25% up to about 60% by weight of benzophenone and from about 60% down to about 25% by weight of a mixture of normally crystalline perfumery ingredients, each of which has a melting point of between about 35.degree. C. and about 120.degree. C. at about 1 atmosphere pressure, containing at least two substances of the following classes:(i) coumarin derivatives;(ii) vanillin derivatives;(iii) resorcylic acid derivatives;(iv) methylene dioxybenzene derivatives;(v) trichloro-.alpha.

Abstract: The present invention relates to perfume and fragrance pro-accords which are suitable for use in personal care and personal hygiene compositions as fragrance delivery systems. The pro-accords of the present invention slowly release fragrance raw materials upon contact with human skin thereby providing a prolonged fragrance benefit. The pro-accords serve as a means for delivering any fragrance raw material as well as other adjunct materials inter alia astringents, carriers, and diluents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to perfume and fragrance pro-accords which are suitable for use in personal care and personal hygiene compositions as fragrance delivery systems. The pro-accords of the present invention slowly release fragrance raw materials upon contact with human skin thereby providing a prolonged fragrance benefit. The pro-accords serve as a means for delivering any fragrance raw material as well as other adjunct materials inter alia astringents, carriers, and diluents.

Abstract: Described are trimethylcyclohexenylcyclopropyl ketones having the structure: ##STR1## wherein one of the dashed lines is a carbon--carbon double bond and the other of the dashed lines is a carbon--carbon single bond, uses thereof in augmenting, enhancing or imparting aromas in or to perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles, and mixtures of same with 3-methyl-1-phenylpentanol-5 and/or butanoylcyclohexane derivatives and/or acetic or propionic acid esters of o-methylphenyl isopropanol.

Abstract: The invention is related to novel thiamacrolides, especially musk odorants, having extremely low threshold values, their use in functional perfumery such as fine perfumery, as well as to the preparation of thiamacrolide compounds.

Abstract: Mixtures of ethylene dodecanedioate and ethylene undecanedioate which, because of their particular musk odor note, are products which can replace macrocyclic aromatic musk fragrances in inter alia perfume compositions.

Abstract: The compounds of formula ##STR1## in which R stands for a methyl or ethyl group, are used as perfume ingredients for the preparation of perfuming compositions and perfumed articles, to which they confer aromatic and thujonic notes. The compounds can be used in the form of a mixture of enantiomers or in an enantiomerically pure state. The invention also comprises original processes for the preparation of these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to perfume or fine fragrance compositions inter alia perfumes, colognes, eau de toilettes, and after shave lotions, comprising pro-accord compounds which release their fragrance raw material components on a delayed basis therefore providing sustained fragrance levels to the user. Typically the pro-accords are comprised of orthoesters, ketals, acetals, orthocarbonates which release two or more fragrance raw materials upon hydrolysis. The present invention also relates to an article of manufacture comprising a first pro-accord containing reservoir and a second fragrance raw material reservoir and a means for admixing and applying the perfume material.

Abstract: A fragrance composition having antimicrobial activity comprises between 3 and 20% phenolic compounds, and between 20 and 80% non-aromatic terpenoids. The fragrance composition may also, either alternatively or additionally, include essential oils containing phenolic compounds as a major constituent, and/or essential oils containing non-aromatic terpenoids as a major constituent. The fragrance composition further has an Odor Intensity Index of less than 100, and an Odor Evaluation Acceptability Index of greater than 50. The fragrance composition is suitable for use in a variety of products.

Abstract: 3-Methyl-2-oxo-ethylpentanoate or an isomer thereof are very useful compounds in the field of perfumery, having an unusual, fruity odor note that can be described as a fresh walnut odor together with a rum type note.

Abstract: The present invention relates to perfume or fine fragrance compositions inter alia perfumes, colognes, eau de toilettes, and after shave lotions, comprising pro-accord compounds which release their fragrance raw material components on a delayed basis therefore providing sustained fragrance levels to the user. Typically the pro-accords are comprised of orthoesters, ketals, acetals, orthocarbonates which release two or more fragrance raw materials upon hydrolysis. The present invention also relates to an article of manufacture comprising a first pro-accord containing reservoir and a second fragrance raw material reservoir and a means for admixing and applying the perfume material.

Abstract: Methyl (E)-4,7-octadienoate ?(E)-4,7-octadienoic acid methyl ester! (1), as well as odorant and/or flavorant compositions containing compound (1) as an organoleptic active substance and the manufacture of compound (1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to dryer-activated fabric softening compositions comprising: (A) fabric softening compounds; (B) a non-allylic perfume alcohol ester; and (C) optionally, (1) a carboxylic acid salt of a tertiary amine and/or a tertiary amine ester; and (2) a nonionic softener; wherein, preferably, the Iodine Value of the total number of fatty acyl groups present in (A), (C)(1), and (C)(2) is from about 3 to about 60. These compositions exhibit good antistatic properties as well as improved delivery from a substrate.

Abstract: The compounds of formula ##STR1## having a double bond in one of the positions indicated by the dotted lines, are useful as perfuming ingredients for the preparation of perfuming compositions and perfumed articles, to which they impart a refreshing and natural chamomile-like character.

Abstract: Described is a composition which is both an insect repellent and a perfume containing:Para-isopropylcyclohexanol;3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-al;5,9-dimethyl-4,8-decadienal;p-mentha-1,8-diene;o-methyl-betaphenylethyl alcohol; and4-cyclooctenyl methyl carbonate.Also described is a method of using such formulation in order to repel insects.

Abstract: A method of preparing super-concentrated liquid rinse cycle fabric softeners is provided wherein the fabric softeners contain more than 35%, by weight, of a fabric softening system based on an amidoamine fabric softener, such as bis(tallow amidoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl amine and a quaternary diester fabric softener, such as N-methyl, N,N,N-triethanolamine ditallow ester quaternary ammonium salt. A fatty alcohol ethoxylate surfactant and a polyethylene glycol polymer or a polyethylene glycol alkyl ether polymer are integral components of the liquid composition.

Abstract: Super-concentrated liquid rinse cycle fabric softeners are provided which contain more than 35%, by weight, of a fabric softening system based on an amidoamine fabric softener, such as bis(tallow amidoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl amine and a quaternary diester fabric softener, such as N-methyl, N,N,N-triethanolamine ditallow ester quaternary ammonium salt. A fatty alcohol ethoxylate surfactant and a polyethylene glycol polymer or a polyethylene glycol alkyl ether polymer are integral components of the liquid composition. The super-concentrated compositions may be used at low levels or may be further diluted prior to use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid and solid biodegradable fabric softener compositions combined with nonionic or anionic esters of a non-allylic alcohol perfumes. These compositions exhibit improved perfume longevity and reduced environmental impact.

Abstract: Laundry and cleaning compositions comprising a nonionic or anionic ester of an allylic alcohol perfume having the formula: ##STR1## especially geranyl and neryl esters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dryer-activated fabric softening compositions comprising: (A) fabric softening compounds; and (B) an ester of an alcohol perfume wherein the ester has at least one free carboxylic acid. The ester has the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.30 straight, branched or cyclic alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylaryl, aryl group; or ring containing a heteroatom, R' is a perfume alcohol with a boiling point at 760 mm Hg of less than about 300 .degree. C.; and m and n are independently an integer of 1 or greater.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dryer-activated fabric softening compositions comprising: (A) fabric softening compounds; (B) a non-allylic perfume alcohol ester; and (C) optionally, (1) a carboxylic acid salt of a tertiary amine and/or a tertiary amine ester; and (2) a nonionic softener; wherein, preferably, the Iodine Value of the total number of fatty acyl groups present in (A), (C)(1), and (C)(2) is from about 3 to about 60. These compositions exhibit good antistatic properties as well as improved delivery from a substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid and solid biodegradable fabric softener compositions combined with nonionic or anionic esters of a non-allylic alcohol perfumes. These compositions exhibit improved perfume longevity and reduced enviromental impact.

Abstract: Ethyl (2E,4Z,7Z)-2,4,7-decatrienoate, a novel compound, is a useful perfuming ingredient capable of imparting odor notes of the pear, green, violet leaf type to the compositions and articles into which it is incorporated. It can also be advantageously used in a variety of flavoring compositions.

Abstract: Perfumes containing normal perfuming components, such as essential oils, esters, ethers, aldehydes, alcohols, hydrocarbons, ketones and lactones, have the fragrances thereof desirably altered, and often significantly strenghtened, by incorporation with them, as another perfuming component, of a N-lower alkyl neoalkanamide, such as ethyl neodecanamide, or a mixture of such neoalkanamides. It has been found that the neoalkanamides are of desirable fragrances, are stable, even in alkaline media, such as built detergent compositions, maintaining their fragrance notes in the perfumes and in perfumed products during comparatively lengthy storage periods, and are significantly substantive to surfaces contacted by them, even when such contact is made in relatively dilute media, such as aqueous wash water, as when ther neoalkanamide (preferably methyl- or ethyl neodecanamide) is a component of a perfume that has been employed to perfume a detergent composition.

Abstract: A perfume composition containing 3-methyl-2-hexenoic acid and/or 7-octenoic acid is disclosed. The perfume composition has a fresh and natural animal note and excellent diffusibility and tastiness. The perfume composition produces psychological effects on humans, such as an awakening effect and/or a sedative effect.

Abstract: Described are 2,2,3-trimethylcyclopentenyl acetone derivatives defined according to one or a mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR1## organoleptic uses thereof, processes for preparing same using as a starting material the compound having the structure: ##STR2## which is reacted to form the compound having the structure: ##STR3## which is further reacted to form the novel intermediate: ##STR4## which is then converted to the 2,2,3-trimethylcyclopentenyl acetone derivatives or our invention using the allylic alcohol having the structure: ##STR5## wherein R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 are the same or different hydrogen or methyl; R.sub.6 represents hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, or propyl or isopropyl; x is 0, 1 or 2; R.sub.7 is methyl or ethyl; R.sub.7 ' and R.sub.7 " represent methyl or ethyl or R.sub.7 ', (CH.sub.2).sub.x and R.sub.7 " taken together represents C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkylene; M represents Li, Mg, X or MgX; and X represents chloro or bromo.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted cyclohexanol compounds possessing a sandalwood aroma which are useful as fragrance materials. The invention also provides methods for synthesis thereof through a novel aldehyde intermediate. The compounds of the invention have the formula: ##STR1## and wherein R.sub.1 is methyl or ethyl, R.sub.2 -R.sub.7 are independently hydrogen or methyl with the proviso that a maximum of two of the substituents R.sub.2 -R.sub.7 are methyl, and R.sub.8 is hydrogen, lower alkyl (C.sub.1 or C.sub.5) or acyl. The invention also provides fragrance compositions which utilize the compounds of the invention to impart a sandalwood aroma to perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles.

Abstract: A convenient process for the preparation of .gamma.-alkyl-substituted-.gamma.-butyrolactones and .delta.-valerolactones is provided. The process involves forming the .alpha.-alkylidene lactone by reacting essentially equimolar amounts of an .alpha.-acyl lactone, an aldehyde, and an alkali metal hydroxide in an inert diluent at an elevated temperature while removing water and hydrogenating the .alpha.-alkylidene lactone to obtain the corresponding .alpha.-alkyl lactone.

Abstract: Described are triisobutylene alcohols and esters and halogenated intermediates for preparing same defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein one of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon single bond and the other of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon double bond; wherein R.sub.1 " and R.sub.2 " are the same or different and each represents hydrogen, chloro, bromo, hydroxyl or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 acyloxy with the provisos that when the dashed line in the 4-4' position is a carbon-carbon double bond then R.sub.1 " is hydrogen and R.sub.2 " is not hydrogen; and R.sub.1 " and R.sub.2 " are not both hydrogen.Also described are the uses of the triisobutylene alcohols and esters in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume composition, colognes and perfumed articles including but not limited to perfumed polymers solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or switterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and hair preparations.

Abstract: Curcumin is subjected to the action of heat and pressure in the presence of water by a continuous or batch process to produce vanillin and other natural flavor products. The proportion of vanillin in the final product varies with the pH of the reaction mixture.

Abstract: Novel odorants of the formula ##STR1## namely, 1,1,2,4,4-pentamethyl-6-formyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene (1a) and 1,1,2,4,4-pentamethyl-7-formyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene (1b), possess powerful, very natural-warm, musk-like odor notes.

Abstract: 4-methyl-4-phenyl-1-pentanals of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or methyl, with the exception of 4-methyl-4-phenyl-1-pentanal, and the use of the methylphenylpentanals of the formula I for imparting fragrance properties to, or improving or modifying the fragrance properties of, perfumes and perfumed products, and the preparation of these compounds by hydroformylation of the corresponding 3-methyl-3-phenyl-1-butenes of the general formula II ##STR2## and, if required, subsequent reaction with formaldehyde and partial hydrogenation.

Abstract: Aliphatic aldehydes of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen or methyl,R.sup.2 is a straight-chain or branched alkyl radical of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and the two radicals X are each hydrogen or together form a further C--C bond, in particular2,5,7,7-tetramethyloctanal,2,4,5,7,7-pentamethyloctanal,2-ethyl-5,7,7-trimethyloctanal and2,5,7,7-tetramethyl-2-octen-1-al, are used in scent compositions and are prepared by a process in which an aldehyde of the general formula II ##STR2## is condensed with an aldehyde of the general formula III ##STR3## in the presence of an aldol condensation catalyst to give the substituted octenal of the general formula I, and, if required, the latter is partially hydrogenated or reduced to give the ocorresponding octanal of the formula I.

Abstract: A compound of the general formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently are --H, --CH.sub.3, or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3 ; and R.sub.3 is alkyl of from 1 to 10 carbons or aryl of from 6 to 10 carbons.

Abstract: Described are allyl ester of 2-cyclopentyloxyacetic acid, mixtures of same with 3,3-dimethyl-1-penten-4-oyl cyclohexane and/or methoxyisobutyl pyrazine and/or 3,3-dimethyl-1-(2-propenyl)-1-acetylcyclohexane, perfumery uses thereof and intermediates used in preparing said allyl ester, the allyl ester of 2-cyclopentyloxyacetic acid having the structure: ##STR1## the 3,3-dimethyl-1-penten-4-oyl cyclohexane having the structure: ##STR2## the methoxyisobutyl pyrazine having the structure: ##STR3## and the 3,3-dimethyl-1-(2-propenyl)-1-acetylcyclohexane having the structure: ##STR4##