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Resin Acid in Tree Moss Extract

Lichens are symbiotic organisms of fungi and algae. The biological significance of lichens and their metabolites has been reviewed by Huneck, who even stated that “good perfumes require lichen extracts.”

Aleuritic Acid in Perfumery and Pheromones

The brief account given above indicates the vast potential which aleuritic acid holds in the synthesis of numerous useful organic compounds possessing olfactory properties. With a steady and substantial availability of threo aleuritic acid, its utility is expected to increase enormously.

Fragrant Esters of 3-Cyclohexylbutanoic Acid

Thus, the acid is not too easily available, but remarkable fragrant properties of its esters raise the interest in its production. The first four stages of its synthesis have been described previously. Prin’s reaction of α-methylstyrene with formaldehyde yields 4-methyl-4-phenyl-1,3-dioxane.

iso-Valeric acid makes a subtle, but very useful, contribution to hazelnut flavors at 100 ppm.

iso-Valeric Acid in Dairy, Brown, Nut, Savory, Alcoholic Drink & Fruit Flavors

The profile of iso-valeric is very much stereotypical of the primary cheese odor, without any hint of the faint goaty character that starts to creep into the series of aliphatic acids from six carbon atoms upwards.

Perfume Materials: The Addition of Acetic Acid and Allylalcohol to Dicyclopentadiene

Chemistry and sensory evaluation

HESP—A New Essential Oil From the Acid Hydrolysate of Spent Sandal Heartwood

In the present study, the utilization of the spent (exhausted) sandalwood powder from steam distillation as a source of an acid hydrolysate oil is examined. It has been found that hydrolysis of the non-volatile portion of an acetone extract of the spent sandalwood powder with methanolic hydrochloric acid followed by steam distillation gave rise to a new essential oil (1.2% yield) which we have called HESP, the acronym for hydrolyzed exhausted sandalwood powder.

Beauty 2018-2020: Don’t Fear the Disruption

How industry growth is playing out across makeup, skin care, hair care and fragrance, as reported during the CEW's “State of the Beauty Industry Report 2018-2019."

The 2018 CEW beauty industry review featured insights from Mintel, NPD Group and Nielsen, as well as Tribe Dynamics.

[special report] US Prestige Fragrance 2017-2018

Home fragrance and natural scents drove growth; plus: top brands/launches for 2017.

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The State of Citrus Oils, 2019-2020

The long-awaited return of a buyer’s market.

2007 Industry Rankings & 2007 Pathfinders

Welcome to P&F magazine’s 2007 ranking of top F&F companies. This year, due to a couple of major acquisitions, we bring you two lists. The first is based on 2006 sales.

2-Phenylethyl Alcohol: An Aroma Profile

Phenylethyl alochol is a higher aromatic alcohol characterized by a delicate fragrance of rose petals starting at 20 ppm.

Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate

Chemistry and application in fragrance.

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21st Century Leap of Fragrance

Do we have more to offer our sense of smell than the next niche fragrance?

Aroma Trades Studies for the 21st Century

The “aroma trades” constitute a global supply chain bringing flavored and fragranced products to enhance consumers’ enjoyment around the world. Within the supply chain is an army of specialists required to maintain and develop the industry.

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2018 Leaderboard: Givaudan Reaffirms 2020 Goals

By addressing the demand for natural and healthy products, Givaudan has reaffirmed its 2020 goals and remained the number one flavor and fragrance company.

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2019 Leaderboard: Givaudan Focuses on 2020 Strategy

The company continued its position as the global industry leader in flavors and fragrances, overcoming challenges to raw material prices and supply disruptions in fragrance ingredients.

1,3,5-Undecatriene and 2-Methoxy-3-isobutylpyrazine—Galbanum Green Notes

Chemistry and application in flavor and fragrance

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The Essence of the Whale: Ambergris in the 21st Century

The fragrance ingredient that launched a thousand ships, ambergris, has long been coveted for its properties and complexity. Now, its main chemical component, ambroxide, is telling its own story among a sea of fragrance materials.

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