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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7399888 | Anticonvulsant compounds The invention relates to novel isoxylitones and their use as anticonvulsant and in the treatment of a variety of disorders. ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7378558 | Method for producing carotenoids A process for preparing carotenoids, in which the process includes reacting a dialkoxy dialdehyde in a double Wittig condensation with a phosphonium salt of or in a double Wittig-Horner condensation with a phosphonate. The carotenoids include, for example, β-carote... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7253212 | Retinol derivative and cosmetic composition comprising the same The present invention relates to a novel retinol derivative and a cosmetic composition comprising the same, in particular, to a novel retinol derivative represented by the formula (I) exhibiting the effects from both L-ascorbic acid and retinol as well as being free... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7247752 | Methods for the synthesis of astaxanthin A method used for synthesizing intermediates for use in the synthesis of carotenoids and carotenoid analogs, and/or carotenoid derivatives. In some embodiments, the invention includes methods for synthesizing optically active intermediates useful for the synthesis o... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7138368 | Sesquiterpene oxides as perfuming and flavoring agents The present invention describes the process for the preparation of novel sesquiterpene oxide 3S,3aR,7aR,-6 isopropyl-1,1,3,3a-tetramethyl 1,3,3a,4,7,7a-hexahydro-isobenzofuran, of formula (I) by the reaction of elemol with per acid at a temperature range of 20 to 30... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7071228 | Method of treating musculoskeletal and connective tissue inflammations A method of treating said musculoskeletal and connective tissue inflammations including osteoarthritis and associated articular and periarticular inflammations, and non-articular Rheumatism including capsulitis, tendonitis, fibrositis, and perarticular inflammations... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7067703 | Manufacture of retinoids A process for the manufacture of retinal (I) comprises reacting a 5-(2,6,6-trimethyl-cyclohex-1-enyl)-1,4-pentadiene derivative (IIa) or a 5-(2,6,6-trimethyl-cyclohex-2-enyl)-1,4-pentadiene derivative (IIb) or a 5-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-ylidene)-1-pentene d... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6388141 | Hydroformylation with unmodified rhodium catalysts in supercritical carbon dioxide The present invention relates to processes for the preparation of oxo products by the hydroformylation of substrates having C.dbd.C double bonds using unmodified rhodium catalysts in a reaction mixture essentially consisting of the substrates, the catalys... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6344214 | Method for retarding and ameliorating fever blisters and canker sores Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant, over 500 times more powerful than Vitamin E and 10 times stronger than other carotenoids such as zeaxanthin, lutein, canthaxanthin and beta-carotene. Astaxanthin has also been shown to enhance and modulate the immune s... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6297404 | Process for preparing oxoisophorone using additives The present invention relates to a process for preparing 3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-ene-1,4-dione (oxoisophorone; OIP) by oxidation of 3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-one (ଲ-isophorone, ଲ-IP) with molecular oxygen in the presence of a solvent, o... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6288283 | Process for producing retinal and intermediates for producing the same There are disclosed: a hydroxyaldehyde derivative of formula (1): ##STR1## wherein the wavy line depicted by {character pullout} indicates a single bond and the compound having a double bond to which said single bond is attached represents E or Z isomer o... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6265450 | Anti-stress composition An anti-stress composition having for its active ingredient astaxanthin and/or its ester. This composition can be in the form of a pharmaceutical, functional food, food or beverage and so forth.... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6228893 | Cyclohexenone long-chain alcohol and medicament containing same Described is a cyclohexenone long-chain alcohol represented by the formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R1, R2 and R3 each independently represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and X represents a C10-18 alkylene or alkenylene group. The cyclohexanone l... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6177400 | Unsaturated ketones and their use in perfumery The compounds according to the general formula ##STR1## in which formula the dotted lines indicate a single or a double bond, n and m are 0 or 1, R1 is hydrogen or an acyl group --C(O)R3, R3 being a linear or branched alky... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6004905 | Hyperabas: biologically active abscisic acid analogs with unsaturated carbon substituents at the 8'-methyl or 9'-methyl carbon atoms The invention disclosed relates to a new class of abscisic acid (ABA) analogs of formula I ##STR1## wherein one of R1 is alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, cycloalkenyl, other farther substituted carbon chain including deuterium containing residues, ... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5567852 | Intermediates for the preparation of vitamin A and carotenoids and process for their preparation The present invention relates to novel intermediates for the preparation of vitamin A and carotenoids corresponding to the formula (II): ##STR1## in which A represents a hydrogen or an alkyl, alkenyl or alkoxy group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5518995 | Use of compounds to enhance synchrony of germination and emergence in plants The present invention relates to a composition for enhancing synchrony of germination and emergence in plants and comprises an effective amount of a compound having the following general formula (I); ##STR1##... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5449844 | Intermediates for preparing vitamins A and E and carotenoids The present invention relates to a new method of condensing polyenic compounds wherein a compound having the formula III ##STR1## is condensed with a compound having the formula IV ##STR2## under the influence of a Lewis acid or a protic acid. R... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5210314 | Preparation of canthaxanthin and astaxanthin A process for preparing canthaxanthin (Ia) and astaxanthin (Ib) of the formula I ##STR1## where R is H (a) or OH (b), comprises reacting a tertiary alcohol of the formula II ##STR2## where R is H (a) or OH (b), with trifluoroacetic acid, reacting the... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5072019 | Process for the manufacture of 4-(2-butenylidene)-3,5,5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one A method for the manufacture of the four geometric isomers of 4-(2-butenyl)idene)-3,5,5-trimethy-2-cyclohexen-1-one is provided. The process comprises pyrolyzing a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents lower-alkyl-oxycarbonyl, aryl-ox... | 12/10/1991 |
| 5041678 | Cycloaliphatic ketones for use as perfuming and flavoring ingredients Optically active isomers of alpha-damascone of formula ##STR1## wherein the wavy line designates a C--C bound of cis or trans configuration and its 3-buten-1-one derivative are new compounds having utility in the perfume and flavor industry. They can... | 08/20/1991 |
| 4914229 | Novel preparation of compounds of the 4-oxodamascone series, and novel scents from this class of compounds Process for the preparation of the compounds of the formulae Ia and Ib ##STR1## wherein A. 2,4,4-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one oxime of the formula IIb ##STR2## is treated with a strong aqueous acid at from 30° to 80° C., preferably from 40° ... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4868339 | Alkyltetramethylcyclohexane derivatives and their use as perfumes Multimethyl cyclohexene or cyclohexane derivatives having woody, spicy, amber or violet odors are disclosed. The derivatives can be formulated into perfurmes, talcs, lotions, cremes and air fresheners.... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4791123 | Insecticidal triffluormethyl alkane derivatives There are provided new alkane and alkoxyalkane derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## in which R1, R2, R3, R4 and A have the meanings given in the description, processes for their preparation and ins... | 12/13/1988 |
| 4731356 | Unsaturated aliphatic ketone and use of same as perfuming ingredient 2,3-Epoxy-1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1-butanone, an epoxy ketone of formula ##STR1## possess useful fragrance characters and, consequently, it can be used advantageously in the manufacture of perfume, perfume bases and perfumed produc... | 03/15/1988 |
| 4659510 | Trimethylcyclohexenyl compounds and aroma compositions containing the same Novel trimethylcyclohexenyl compounds of the 1,3,3-trimethyl-1-cyclohexene type having a 3-hydroxy-3-lower alkylpropionyl group at the 6-position of the cyclohexene are provided. These trimethylcyclohexenyl compounds have a floral note reminiscent of a va... | 04/21/1987 |
| 4614747 | Derivatives of alpha-alkyl polyolefinic carboxylic acid useful in the treatment of psoriasis This invention relates to novel compounds having pharmaceutical activity and having the general structure ##STR1## wherein the Z, R1, R2, R3, R4, n and m are defined within.... | 09/30/1986 |
| 4613706 | Isomer-directed process for producing asymmetric ketones using catalytic Claisen rearrangement of allylic ethers, intermediates, and uses of products and intermediates of process in perfumery Described is an isomer-directed process for producing asymmetric ketones defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein one of Z1 or Z2 is the moiety: ##STR2## and the other of Z1 or Z2 i... | 09/23/1986 |
| 4594456 | Racemic and optically active 3-hydroxy-alpha-cyclocitral, its acetals and optically active 3-oxo-alpha-cyclocitral acetals, and their preparation 3-Hydroxy--cyclocitral derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## where R1 is ##STR2## wherein R2 and R3 can be identical or different and are each straight-chain or branched alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atom... | 06/10/1986 |
| 4576741 | Isomer-directed process for producing asymmetric ketones using catalytic Claisen rearrangement of allylic ethers, intermediates, and uses of products and intermediates of process in perfumery Described in an isomer-directed process for producing asymmetric ketones defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein one of Z1 or Z2 is the moiety: ##STR2## and the other of Z1 or Z2 i... | 03/18/1986 |
| 4550211 | Preparation of compounds of the 4-oxodamascone series, and novel scents from this class of compounds Process for the preparation of the compounds of the formulae Ia and Ib ##STR1## wherein A. 2,4,4-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one oxime of the formula IIb ##STR2## is treated with a strong aqueous acid at from 30° to 80° C., preferably 40° to 70... | 10/29/1985 |
| 4543431 | Process for the preparation of polyunsaturated cycloaliphatic ketones Polyunsaturated ketones of formula ##STR1## having a double bond in position 2' or 3' of the side chain and possessing either an isolated double bond in position 1 or 2, or two conjugated double bonds in positions 1 and 3 of the ring, as indicated by... | 09/24/1985 |
| 4487944 | Acetylenic and allenic carbinols, their utilization as starting materials for the preparation of ଲ-damascenone and process for preparing same New acetylenic and allenic carbinols of formula ##STR1## respectively, wherein symbol R stands for a trialkyl-silyl or a C1 to C6 alkyl radical, preferably a methyl, a tert-butyl or an isoamyl radical, or a group of formula ... | 12/11/1984 |
| 4481372 | Process for preparing allyl alpha and beta ionones and intermediates therefor Described is a novel process for preparing allyl alpha and beta ionones defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein one of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon double bond and the other of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon s... | 11/06/1984 |
| 4479011 | Process for the preparation of polyunsaturated cycloaliphatic ketones Polyunsaturated ketones of formula ##STR1## having a double bond in position 2' or 3' of the side chain and possessing either an isolated double bond in position 1 or 2, or two conjugated double bonds in positions 1 and 3 of the ring, as indicated by... | 10/23/1984 |
| 4458093 | Hexadienoyl cyclohexene derivative Described is the hexadienoyl cyclohexene derivative defined according to the structure: ##STR1## which may either be in the form of a mixture of Z, Z; E, E; Z, E or E, Z isomers or the individual isomers themselves having the structures: ##STR2#... | 07/03/1984 |
| 4457862 | Odorant substances New odoriferous compounds, particularly the compounds having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R is an aliphatic residue having the formula ##STR2## wherein R1 is a C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkylidene or C2-4 | 07/03/1984 |
| 4454351 | Lactonic derivatives and use of same as starting materials for the preparation of macrocyclic hydroxyketones Novel lactonic derivatives and their use as starting materials for preparing macrocyclic hydroxyketones useful as intermediates in the preparation of fragrant compounds.... | 06/12/1984 |
| 4405417 | Process for the manufacture of cyclohexene derivatives A process for the manufacture of the novel compound of the formula ##STR1## from the compound of the formula ##STR2## is described. This process comprises cathodically reducing the compound of formula I in a basic, aqueous-organic solvent mixtur... | 09/20/1983 |
| 4390557 | Microbiological transformations of irone compounds Novel odorant and/or flavorant mixtures are provided by fermentation of ionone type compounds with microorganisms of the genera Botryodiplodia, Botryosphaeria, or Lasiodiplodia.... | 06/28/1983 |
