The present invention primarily concerns the use of compounds of the following formula (I)

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wherein X represents an oxygen atom, a —CHO, an —OH, or a —CH.sub.2OH group, a single bond or a double bond is present at the respective location of one of the dotted lines, at least one double bond is present when X is an OH group, and the 3-isopentyl or 3-isopent-2-enyl residue is connected to the ring in the ortho, meta, or para position to the X group, as perfuming and/or flavouring agents.

The invention further relates to fragrance and flavour compositions containing one or more of these compounds, perfumed or flavoured articles comprising one or more of these compounds and corresponding processes for imparting, modifying and/or enhancing certain odour notes.

A reactor for performing a reaction between two immiscible fluids of different density, comprising an interior formed by a cylindrical, vertically oriented elongate shell, a bottom and a cap, wherein the interior is divided by internals into a backmixed zone, a zone of limited backmixing preferably arranged below the backmixed zone and a plug-flow zone which are at least consecutively traversable by one of the fluids, wherein the backmixed zone comprises at least one inlet and the plug-flow zone comprises an outlet and the backmixed zone comprises at least one mixing apparatus selected from a stirrer, a jet nozzle and means for injecting the fluid of lower density, a first cylindrical internal element which in the interior extends in the longitudinal direction of the reactor, which delimits the zone of limited backmixing from the plug-flow zone and which comprises a first passage to the backmixed zone and a second passage to the plug-flow zone, a second internal element which delimits the backmixed zone from the plug-flow zone such that there is no direct fluid connection between the backmixed zone and the plug-flow zone, and backmixing-preventing third internal elements in the form of random packings, structured packings or liquid-permeable trays arranged in the zone of limited backmixing. The reactor allows an optimal residence time distribution in the reaction of the two immiscible fluids of different density. The invention further relates to a process for performing a continuous reaction in the reactor.

A reactor for performing a reaction between two immiscible fluids of different density, comprising an interior formed by a cylindrical, vertically oriented elongate shell, a bottom and a cap, wherein the interior is divided by internals into a backmixed zone, a zone of limited backmixing preferably arranged below the backmixed zone and a plug-flow zone which are at least consecutively traversable by one of the fluids, wherein the backmixed zone comprises at least one inlet and the plug-flow zone comprises an outlet and the backmixed zone comprises at least one mixing apparatus selected from a stirrer, a jet nozzle and means for injecting the fluid of lower density, a first cylindrical internal element which in the interior extends in the longitudinal direction of the reactor, which delimits the zone of limited backmixing from the plug-flow zone and which comprises a first passage to the backmixed zone and a second passage to the plug-flow zone, a second internal element which delimits the backmixed zone from the plug-flow zone such that there is no direct fluid connection between the backmixed zone and the plug-flow zone, and backmixing-preventing third internal elements in the form of random packings, structured packings or liquid-permeable trays arranged in the zone of limited backmixing. The reactor allows an optimal residence time distribution in the reaction of the two immiscible fluids of different density. The invention further relates to a process for performing a continuous reaction in the reactor.

A method for manufacturing isopulegol includes the step of diastereoselective ring-closing a citronellal using an aluminum compound of formula (1) below. In formula (1), X represents a halogen atom, Y represents a halogen atom or a hydrogen atom, and R.sub.1 represents a phenyl group or a cycloalkyl group of 5 to 12 carbons.

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A method for manufacturing isopulegol includes the step of diastereoselective ring-closing a citronellal using an aluminum compound of formula (1) below. In formula (1), X represents a halogen atom, Y represents a halogen atom or a hydrogen atom, and R.sub.1 represents a phenyl group or a cycloalkyl group of 5 to 12 carbons.

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A method for manufacturing isopulegol includes the step of diastereoselective ring-closing a citronellal using an aluminum compound of formula (1) below. In formula (1), X represents a halogen atom, Y represents a halogen atom or a hydrogen atom, and R.sub.1 represents a phenyl group or a cycloalkyl group of 5 to 12 carbons.

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A hydrosilylation curable composition includes a new 2-substituted-1-alkynyl-1-cyclohexanol as an inhibitor. The hydrosilylation curable composition is useful for preparing release coatings for packaging applications.

A hydrosilylation curable composition includes a new 2-substituted-1-alkynyl-1-cyclohexanol as an inhibitor. The hydrosilylation curable composition is useful for preparing release coatings for packaging applications.

The invention discloses a process for the oxidation of limonene, comprising the reaction of limonene with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of a catalyst containing atoms and/or ions of at least one metal, selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten, scandium, vanadium, titanium, lanthanum, zirconium, praseodymium, neodymium, samarium, europium, terbium, dysprosium, erbium or ytterbium, characterised in that the molecular weight of the catalyst is less than 2,000 g/mol and that the reaction is performed at a pH value of more than 7.5.

The invention discloses a process for the oxidation of limonene, comprising the reaction of limonene with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of a catalyst containing atoms and/or ions of at least one metal, selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten, scandium, vanadium, titanium, lanthanum, zirconium, praseodymium, neodymium, samarium, europium, terbium, dysprosium, erbium or ytterbium, characterised in that the molecular weight of the catalyst is less than 2,000 g/mol and that the reaction is performed at a pH value of more than 7.5.