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Analysis as an Aid to Perfumery Or Who Needs Perfumers Anyway?

With all the facilities available today the analyst can monitor the performance of a fragrance in the end product. Not only is it possible to obtain accurate scientific measurements of the stability of the individual components of the fragrance, but the effect of the fragrance on the components of the base can also be measured.

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A Natural and a Pod: Commonalities in Vanilla and Tea Processing

Shared chemistry, biochemistry and processing in tea leaf and vanilla pod.

GC-FT/lR and the Analysis of Aromatic Essentials

In the area of instrumentation one can hope for the emergence of more. intense energy sources, a higher transmitting light pipe, and improved electronics; all resulting in significant reduction of sample size requirements. We would hope that current research efforts in GC-FT/IR-MS continue and that that type of dedicated instrument appears in the commercial sector.

Two researchers dig into the future of natural-product extraction in F&F.

Advancements and Opportunities in Natural-product Extraction: Green Enabling Technologies and Alternative Solvents

Two researchers dig into the future of natural-product extraction in F&F.

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Research article: Biotransformation of Unsaturated Aliphatic Aldehydes Using Baker’s Yeast

Actively fermenting baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) not only converts aliphatic aldehydes to the corresponding alcohols, but also may reduce certain carbon-carbon double bonds in the same molecule. Furthermore, an in situ acyloin condensation reaction occurs; this bioconversion reaction gives rise to relatively good yields of unsaturated 2,3-diols, which have two carbon atoms more than the corresponding aliphatic aldehyde used as substrate. Baker’s yeast has been used as a reagent in organic synthesis since the beginning of the 20th century, when fundamental studies were initiated on the mechanism of formation of fusel alcohols from the corresponding l-amino acids during the formation of ethanol.

Modern Analysis Methodologies: Use and Abuse

The considerable “user-friendly” nature of the analytical tools may gradually dull the awareness and critical capacities of analysts, sometimes leading them to produce erroneous or unrealistic results. With the help of examples, this article discusses the wide possibilities of certain techniques, and also their limits.

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Fragrances and Fragranced Products: A Strong Alliance

The powerful appeal of many soaps, detergents and cleaning products to consumers is often directly related to the products’ scents. Producers and suppliers of cleaning products understand that an amazing amount of research and innovation goes into the creation of product fragrances and that fragrance ingredients are at the leading edge in the defense of protections for trade secrets.

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[interview] U.S. FDA on MoCRA: New Authority, Fragrance Allergens, Animal Testing and More

In this interview, the FDA describes its new MoCRA-mandated authorities, 5 requirements for industry (and how it will enforce them), the mandate for listing fragrance allergens, why animal testing was omitted from MoCRA and more.

Citrus essential oils face a number of issues that can alter their composition or quality from season to season and even within a given season.

Essential Oils and Citrus Blends: Maintaining Quality Amidst Rising Costs and Adulteration

Discover the innovative strategies and testing techniques they are adopting to ensure that every drop meets the highest standards, even in a volatile market.

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Creating a Partnership Between Fragrance and Cosmetic Actives

Moderator Rachel Grabenhofer led a panelist of industry leaders during the third day of the 2016 World Perfumery Congress to answer if fragrance houses can tap into the cosmetic actives market.

Synthesis and odor characteristics of some analogs of acyclic sesquiterpenoids

In summary, it could be stated that the crucial factors affecting the odor of the compounds under investigation are the carbon chain structures and type of functional groups. These observations confirm Beets’ thesis that “the profile of a molecule with an easily accessible functional group is responsible for the odor type.

Fragrance As a Trademark

Perhaps you or your clients should ask your trademark attorney to do an intellectual property audit of your inventory of product ideas for potentially protectable fragrance marks. The next time your customer smells your product, will they think of you?

The Good Times Are Over: And They Are Not Coming Back

How many industry professionals reading this column have ever in their lives spoken to a government regulator? My educated estimate is only a few. Now, how many readers have ever spoken to an elected official? I would guess perhaps a few more.

Action Items: Keys to Success and Competitive Challenges for Fragrance Manufacturers of All Sizes

Part 3 of 3: Benchmarking the fragrance industry—conclusions and recommendations

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Aroma-Chology: A Status Review

The term Aroma-Chology (a Service Mark of the Olfactory Research Fund) was coined in 1982 to denote the science that is "dedicated to the study of the interrelationship between psychology and ... fragrance technology to elicit a variety of specific feelings and emotions—relaxation, exhilaration, sensuality, happiness and wellbeing—through odors via stimulation of olfactory pathways in the brain, especially the limbic system."

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Visual Impairment and Olfactory Acuity

Exploring the relationship between visual impairment and smelling ability in a population of visually impaired individuals in India

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Australian Chemical Reform in Action

The Australian government released a proposal to change its national chemical notification scheme earlier this year, which will include a ban on animal testing. Interestingly, it allows for risk-based regulation.

Multidimensional Visualization of Physical and Perceptual Data Leading to a Creative Approach in Fragrance Development

Perfumers are being increasingly challenged to improve the performance of their formulations. As well as being pleasant, fragrances have to comply with growing requests for stability, biodegradability and uniqueness. Other factors render the work of the perfumers difficult, such as the specific smell of the non-perfumed substrate or the need to cover unpleasant odors.

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