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Schiff Bases — A Primer

The flavor and fragrance industry uses many classes of chemicals, including a number that otherwise are encountered only rarely outside of organic chemistry textbooks. A good example is Schiff bases, named for their discoverer, German chemist Hugo Schiff (1834-1915). A Schiff base, along with by-product water, is formed by reaction of an aldehyde with a primary amine.

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Patent Pick: Sniffer Clip

Smelly co-worker? or carpool pal? No problem, just attach this newly invented "sniffer clip" invention to enjoy aromatherapy at point-blank range.

Individual Differences in Odor Perception

The context in which an odor is perceived can afso determine whether an odorant gives a positive or negative response. Methyl mercaptan and isovaleric acid are unacceptable when associated with humans (for example, in breath and axillary odors) but are desirable in certain foods (for example, in cheeses). Furthermore, most natural odors are complex stimuli, that is, they are combinations of many chemicals which are interacting with many receptors, Thus, synergistic and antagonistic effects must also be considered.

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HCPA Responds to Recent U.S. Tariff Legislation

In response to recent trade legislations, the HCPA president and CEO, Steve Caldeira, released a statement in support of proposed legislation that would require the U.S. president to submit tariff proposals to Congress before being implemented.

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Sniffing Strains: Cannabis Aroma Study Released

Headspace Sensory LLC has released a report detailing the aroma profiles of cannabis, along with perceived potency.

Research Shows How Nose Detects Different Scents

Differences detected through chemical bonds in the nose

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Personal Care Products Are Personally Impacted by Trump Tariffs

The White House has released a statement from President Trump imposing 10% tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports beginning Sept. 24, 2018. Products which could be impacted include shampoo, refrigerators and fruits and nuts.

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Fragrance Creators Association Weighs-in on Tariffs

In a response to recently proposed tariffs, the Fragrance Creators Association has submitted comments to the Office of the United States Trade Representative’, citing concerns on its impact to the fragrance industry.

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FCA President and CEO Testifies Against Tariffs

The Fragrance Creators Association (FCA) notes that the tariffs, while aiming to promote U.S. manufacturing, would negatively impact American business and consumers while providing no additional benefit to the U.S. economy.

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Fragrance Creators Association Secures Win in Chinese Tariffs

The organization has successfully campaigned for a number of fragrance-related items to be removed from the Trump administration’s China 301 tariffs.

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[Podcast] A Whiff of Scent Science With Nancy Rawson of Monell

In this episode of Two Sense, we speak with Monell's Associate Director Nancy Rawson, Ph.D., an olfactory cell biologist, to learn more about the latest research in anosmia and why smell is critical to our livelihoods.

Fragrance Creators will continue advocating for the removal of tariff-related cost increases.

Fragrance Creators Prevent $91.1M in EU Tariffs on Essential Oils

Fragrance Creators will continue advocating for the removal of tariff-related cost increases.

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Comparison of Thyme Varieties from Different Geographical Origins

LECO’s new Pegasus BTX promises ultimate sensitivity and revamped ion path integrity. See how this advanced upgrade in the world of GC-TOFMS illuminates even the lowest-level chemical differentiators of dried thyme samples were sourced from four different

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China Announces Planned Tariffs on Food and Flavor Materials

Following news of a potential tariff rate increase, China has announced tariffs on a set of U.S. essential oils and other flavor materials.

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Patent Pick: Get a Whiff of the Multi-faceted Cyclohexanol

Sniffing out novel fragrance materials, the inventors on this patent application suggest a new ingredient for fragrances, laundry, air care, personal care and more.

Forty-three participants aged 60 to 85 who had no prior diagnosis of cognitive impairment or dementia received scent diffusers with seven different essential oil cartridges.

Study: Scent Diffusers Improve Memory in Seniors by 226%

Forty-three participants aged 60 to 85 who had no prior diagnosis of cognitive impairment or dementia received scent diffusers with seven different essential oil cartridges.

Farah K. Ahmed, president & CEO, recognizing the United States Trade Representative (USTR) for declining to impose additional tariffs on essential oils

Fragrance Creators Prevents $91 Million in EU Essential Oil Tariffs

"Fragrance Creators has secured over $90 million in savings for the fragrance value chain. In recent years, the association has prevented over $180 million in essential oils tariffs," said Farah K. Ahmed, president and CEO of Fragrance Creators.

Enantiomeric Odor Differences and Gas Chromatographic Properties of Flavors and Fragrances.

Enantiomers of flavors and fragrances show characteristic differences in odor and taste; thus, the enantiomer composition is an important property that should be determined by analytical resolution on a chiral stationary phase in gas chromatography.

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