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The Synthesis of Allyl-3-Cyclohexylpropionate

This article discusses the synthesis of allyl-3-cyclohexylpropionate, which includes cinnamic acid, its ester and/or its methylester, hydrogenation and esterification, transesterification, of hydrogenation products.

Allyl Isothiocyanate

Allyl isothiocyanate is a phytochemical paradox. Few materials used in our industry today present such a complex nature as allyl isothiocyanate and its many other related analogues found in natural products consumed by humans and animals.

Preparation of Fragrant Allyl Esters

Preparing methyl-cyclohexyloxyacetate, allyl-cyclohexyloxyacetate, methyl-cyclohexylpropionate and allyl-cyclohexylpropionate.

Allyl Fragrance and Flavor Ingredients -- from Floral-Rosy to Green Onion

Diverse, high-impact effects of allyl

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Editor's Note: Synthetics: Safe, Sustainable and Stigmatized

We experience a variety of synthetic versions of naturals in our daily lives. But the mission is the same: to create a compelling, engaging, quality experience for the listener.

Art, Science and Society: Keys to Sensory Success

The 21st Century has already set a sensory revolution in motion that will expand and change the fragrance industry as it creates a society eager for products and services that improve the quality of life and sense of well being of the consumer.

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Sights on Sub-Sahara

How can we learn from China to navigate the fragrance opportunity in Africa?

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The Sustainability Sweet Spot

The need for agricultural land has grown three- to fivefold in the last 10 years. Our industry’s natural raw materials are under unprecedented demand pressure, and supply cannot keep up. Prices of naturals have increased 25–35% in the last two to three years, while competition amongst flavor and fragrance houses to secure their needs of botanical ingredients is higher than ever.

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Safety Solutions Make Perfect Sense for Scents and Flavors

Learn how a world-renowned flavors producer is meeting global regulatory compliance, improving efficiency and spending more time doing what they love - creating fun flavors that pass the taste test.

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Safety Solutions Make Perfect Sense for Scents and Flavors

Learn how a world-renowned flavors producer is meeting global regulatory compliance, improving efficiency and spending more time doing what they love - creating fun flavors that pass the taste test.

The Sweet Smell of Standards

We can conclude with confidence that the demand for new international standards in the field of essential oils will continue to grow. We need such standards to facilitate world trade and to promote the quality of the products.

Study compares Brontide natural butylene glycol to three common diluents.

Genomatica Study Shows Sustainable Diluent Improves Fragrance Performance

Study compares Brontide natural butylene glycol to three common diluents.

Chemistry/Technology Section Synthesis and Substitutes for Essential Oils

This begins a partial listing of the abstracts of papers tentatively schedulad to be presented at the 9th International Congress of Essential Oils. The balance of the abstracts will be published in our report issue of April/May Perfumer & Flavorist.

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Fragrance Sustainability: Seeking a Sustainable Alternative to Brazilian Rosewood

Linalool enantiomers in the essential oils of aromatic plants from Brazil: Aniba rosaeodora (rosewood), Lippia alba (erva cidreira) and Ocimum basilicum (basil).

Santalol is the main component of sandalwood essential oil responsible for the characteristic sandalwood smell.

Synthesizing Sandalore for Sustainability

As natural resources become more precious, sythentic sandalore offers a way to relieve pressure on natural sandalwood resources.

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Scent and the Spirit - Sufism’s Fragrance of Love

One of the world’s most sublime mystical traditions, Sufism views scent as the spirit’s essence.

Olfaction Sensitivity in Sleep: The Effects of Fragrances on the Quality of Sleep

A Summary of Research Conducted for the Fragrance Research Fund. Until the series of studies (described below) were conducted only anecdotal accounts but not scientific reports were available concerning olfaction in sleep. We proposed that knowing more about tbe sense of smell in sleep maybe beneficial in terms of safety and in terms of health.

New Sources of Natural Safrole

Safrole is a phenylether (Figure l) which occurs as a component of the volatile oil in many plant species. In its pure form, it is a mobile liquid with a camphoraceous aroma at ambient temperature.

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