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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7902404 | Method for producing optically active α-ionone Provided that a method for inexpensively producing optically active α-ionone with a high yield and a high asymmetric yield and with good workability in a short process, and a perfume composition comprising the optically active α-ionone obtained by the aforemention... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7569732 | Cyclisation process A process of preparation of cis-2-acetyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-1,2,8,8-tetramethylnaphthalene (“β-Georgywood”) from cis-1-[1,2-dimethyl-4(4-methyl-pent-3-enyl)-cyclohex-3-enyl]-ethanone (“Ψ-Georgywood”), comprising the reaction of Ψ-Georgywood with mo... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7414158 | Process for epimerising cyclohexenyl ketones and its application in Aldol condensation process Processes for producing intermediate materials used for perfumery, specifically, epimerized cyclohexenyl ketones, are disclosed. Processes for employing the epimerising reaction in an Aldol condensation reaction are also disclosed. ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7348304 | Fragrance material The invention provides a novel fragrance material comprising a compound having the structure (IUPAC name (1R,2S,7R,8R,9S)-2,6,6,9-tetramethyltricyclo-[5.4.0.02,8]undecan-10-one). The novel fragrance material has ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7332633 | Process for the preparation of optically active cyclohexenones The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of an optically active 5-substituted cyclohexenone (II) by treating an achiral macrocyclic 3-substituted-1,5-diketone (I) in the presence of an optically active sodium, potassium or cesium alkoxide. ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7262329 | Process for making intermediates for fragrance components from α-campholenic aldehyde A two-step aldol condensation process is disclosed. α-Campholenic aldehyde (ACA) and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) react in the presence of a base under conditions effective to produce a mixture comprising a high yield of ketol condensation products. Dehydration of the... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7258887 | Preparation of light stable hops Disclosed are methods for the production of light stable hops, useful for the brewing of beer or ale to be stored in clear or green glass containers, which beer or ale will not develop objectionable flavor as a result of exposure to light. Light stable hops are prep... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7250536 | Process for the isomerisation of a cyclohexenyl alkyl or alkenyl ketone The present invention relates to a process for the carbon-carbon double bond isomerisation of a 2-alkyl-cyclohex-3-enyl alkyl or alkenyl ketone into a mixture comprising the corresponding 2-alkyl-cyclohex-2-enyl ketones and the corresponding 2-alkylene-cyclohexyl ke... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7241551 | Positive-working resist composition A positive-working resist composition comprising (A) a resin that increases solubility in an alkali developing solution by the action of an acid, (B) a compound which generates an acid upon irradiation of an actinic ray or radiation, (C) a nonionic cyclic compound h... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7227044 | Cycloalkanone composition The present invention relates to a cycloalkanone composition which contains cycloalkanone (1) in an amount of 70 wt % or more based on the composition, wherein the content of a dimer of a cycloalkanone represented by formula (2) is 0.055 or less in terms of weight r... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7196050 | Unsaturated ester as perfuming ingredient The present invention relates to a compound of formula wherein R represents a methyl or an ethyl group, in the form of any one of its isomers or of a mixture thereof. The invention relates also to the use of such... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7105177 | Antimicrobial diapers and wet wipes Diapers and wet wipes for cleansing of infants are made anti-bacterial by the inclusion therein of hop acid derivatives, specifically tetrahydroiso-alpha acid and hexahydro-beta acid. These compounds are effective to inhibit the growth of gram-positive bacteria, and... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7057077 | Method for producing 2- (alkyl) cycloalkenone A method for producing 2-(alkyl)cycloalkenone and a method for producing alkyl(3-oxo-2-alkylcycloalkyl) acetate and 5-alkyl-5-alkanolide which are useful as flavoring materials and physiologically active substances using the same are provided. A method for producing... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7030053 | Catalyst composition comprising ruthenium and a treated silica support component and processes therefor and therewith for preparing high molecular weight hydrocarbons such as polymethylene A catalyst composition and a process of using a catalyst composition for preparing high molecular weight hydrocarbons, such as polymethylene, from a fluid containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide are disclosed. The catalyst composition contains ruthenium and a treate... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6958421 | Salt-free preparation of cyclobutanone A salt-free process for preparing cyclobutanone, including isomerizing cyclopropylmethanol, preferably in aqueous solution, in the presence of an acidic heterogeneous catalyst to form cyclobutanol and, preferably after extraction and removal of the extractant, dehyd... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6951964 | Method for producing macrocyclic ketones The present invention relates to a novel thermo-isomerization method for rapidly and simply producing macrocyclic ketones of the formula Ia or Ib. The macrocyclic ketones are prepared in the gas phase at temperatures abo... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6884913 | Method for preparation of alpha, beta-unsaturated cyclic ketones by dehydrogenation of secondary allylic cyclic alcohols A process for the manufacture of an alpha, beta-unsaturated cyclic ketone, such as carvone, comprises the dehydrogenation of a secondary allylic cyclic alcohol, such as carveol, in the presence of at least one metal carboxylate. The process can be performed in a bat... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6861563 | Process for preparation of cyclododecanone In the process for producing a cyclododecanone by isomerizing an epoxycyclododecane-containing starting material in the presence of an isomerization reaction catalyst containing lithium bromide and/or lithium iodide, in order to perform the reaction with high effici... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6833481 | Process for producing 2-alkyl-2cyclopentenones Industrially advantageous processes for producing a 2-alkyl-2-cyclopentenone in high yields starting from a 2-(1-hydroxyalkyl)cyclopentanone or a 2-alkylidenecyclopentanone, which are obtainable from a cyclopentanone and a carbonyl compound. A 2-(1-hydroxyalkyl)cycl... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6822121 | Production process of cyclohexenyl ketones An economical process for producing (2- and/or 1-)cyclohexenyl methyl ketones which are intermediates for the synthesis of α- or β-damascone. In the presence of a catalyst, a 3-cyclohexenyl methyl ketone represented by the following formula (1a): | 11/23/2004 |
| 6815413 | Macrocyclic ketones Lower alkyl- and lower alkylidene-substituted, saturated or unsaturated cyclohexadecanones are grand fragrances with muscone note with which perfumes with new odor notes can be prepared. ... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6770618 | (1S,6R)-2,2,6-Trimethylcyclohexyl methyl ketone and/or (1R,6S)-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexyl methyl ketone, process for producing the same, and perfume composition containing the same Trans-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexyl methyl ketone, including (1S,6R)-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexyl methyl ketone represented by the formula (1a): and (1R,6S)-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexyl methyl ketone represented by the formula (1b... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6583322 | Dihydro and hexahydro isoalpha acids having a high ratio of trans to cis isomers, production thereof, and products containing the same This invention describes heretofore unknown forms of dihydro (DHIA) and hexahydro (HHIA) isoalpha acids having a high ratio of trans to cis isomers and a process for their production. Also, non-precipitating clear 5, 10, 20% and higher aqueous solutions t... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6548711 | Process for producing 2-vinylcyclododecanone A process for producing 2-vinylcyclododecanone, the process comprising isomerizing 2-ethylidenecyclododecanone represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## wherein the wavy line signifies that the double bond is a Z-isomer, an E-isomer or a mix... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6521796 | Dihydro and hexahydro isoalpha acids having a high ratio of trans to cis isomers, production thereof, and products containing the same This invention describes heretofore unknown forms of dihydro (DHIA) and hexahydro (HHIA) isoalpha acids having a high ratio of trans to cis isomers and a process for their production. Also, non-precipitating clear 5, 10, 20% and higher aqueous solutions t... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6500990 | Method for producing jasmonate derivatives and intermediates thereof A process for efficiently producing a 2-alkyl-2-cyclopentenone comprising reacting an amine and a hydrogen halide, which are present in a ratio ranging from 1.1:1 to 5:1, with a 2-alkylidene cyclopentanone to carry out an isomerization reaction. A process... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6469215 | Process for the production of an intermediate mixture of ଲ-isophorone epoxide and its isomer 4-hydroxyisophorone (HIP) A process for the production of an intermediate mixture of ଲ-isophorone epoxide and its isomer 4-hydroxyisophorone (HIP), comprising reacting ଲ-isophorone with an organic percarboxylic acid, in the form of its non-aqueous solution, in an inert... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6444841 | Hydroquinone diester derivatives and the method for producing the same A highly pure hydroquinone dietser derivative can be produced from the reaction product of ketoisophorone with an acylating agent in a high yield by a simple and easy operation. In the presence of an acid catalyst, a cyclohex-2-ene-1,4-dione derivative sh... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6423874 | Process for obtaining fragrant ketone A process for obtaining Ketone of formula 1a,b, which includes contacting a Ketone represented by formula 2a,b with a first catalyst under conditions and for a time sufficient to obtain an intermediate mixture, which intermediate mixture contains a Ketone... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6420609 | Process for the production of 2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexane-1,4-dione Process for the production of 2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexane-1,4-dione by epoxidation of ଲ-isophorone with organic percarboxylic acids at a water content below 5 wt.-% and subsequent isomerization of the mixture of ଲ-isophorone epoxide and hydroxy... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6388140 | Method and producing cyclododecanone compound A cyclododecanone compound is produced in a high reaction rate, with a high conversion of the starting compound, and with a high selectivity to and a high yield of the target compound by isomerizing an epoxycyclododecane compound in the presence of a cata... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6329535 | Process for preparing esterified chroman compounds A process for preparing esterified chroman compounds from 2,6,6-trimethylcylohex-2-ene-1,4-dione, wherein the esterified intermediates are reacted directly to give the desired chroman derivatives without an additional purification step.... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6274772 | Continuous process for the manufacture of 3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexa-3-en-one(ଲ-isophorone) This invention relates to a continuous process for the manufacture of ଲ-isophorone by isomerization under homogeneous catalysis of -isophorone. The process consists of introducing -isophorone and a solution of an alkaline hydroxide int... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6274771 | Continuous process for the manufacture of 3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexa-3-en-1-one (B-isophorone) For the continuous manufacture of ଲ-isophorone by isomerization under homogeneous catalysis of -isophorone, the steps of introducing the -isophorone and a solution of an alkaline hydroxide into a reaction region, bringing the reaction ... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6265617 | Process for the preparation of 3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexa-3-en-1-one (ଲ-isophorone) by isomerization of 3,5,5- trimethylcyclohexa-2-en-1-one (-isophorone) A process for the preparation of 3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexa-3-en-1-one (ଲ-isophorone) by isomerization of 3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexa-2-en-1-one (-isophorone) in the liquid phase in the presence of a salt-like or organometallic catalyst. By using ... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6198004 | Process for hydrogenation of isoalpha acids The invention relates to a process for converting alpha acid and isoalpha acids to tetrahydroisoalpha acid. The process comprises isomerizing an alpha acid to produce isoalpha acid and hydrogenating the isoalpha acid in the presence of a noble metal catal... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6005147 | Method of producing 3, 5, 5-trimethylcyclohexa-3-ene-1-one(ଲ-isophorone) by the isomerization of 3, 5, 5-trimethylcyclohexa-2-ene-1-(-isophorone) A method of producing 3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexa-3-ene-1-one (ଲ-isophorone) including a catalyst of an oxide or mixed oxide of at least one element of the groups IIa, VIII, Ib, IIIa and Va of the periodic system. Isomerization is carried out without t... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5917093 | Purification of -acids and ଲ-acids Unsaturated organic compounds, in particular -acids and ଲ-acids, are purified prior to hydrogenation by mixing them with an adsorbent capable of adsorbing catalyst poisons, preferably activated carbon, and separating the adsorbent containing ... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5908956 | Method for producing trimethylhydroquinone diester This method provides trimethylhydroquinone diester by using a recyclable catalyst which shows high activity and operability in the reaction, while reducing the risk of corrosion of the reactor. The method for the production of 2,5,6-trimethylhydroquinone ... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5907065 | Method of producing ଲ-isophorone by the isomerization of -isophorone A method of producing 3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexa-3-ene-1-one (ଲ-isophorone) by isomerization of 3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexa-2-ene-1-one (-isophorone) in a liquid phase in the presence of a homogeneous or heterogeneous catalyst in which a mixt... | 05/25/1999 |
