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Tray No. 11 should be used as feed tray (counting down from the top). Note that since the relative volatility did not change much from top to feed, the same value was satisfactory for the range. 

A mixture of 250 g. of pure triphenylcarbinol (p. 98) and 80 cc. of dry benzene is placed in a 1-1. round-bottomed flask provided with a reflux condenser. The condenser is provided with a calcium chloride tube at the top (Note 1). The mixture is heated on a steam bath when it is hot, 50 cc. of acetyl chloride (Note 2) is added through the top of the condenser. Heating is continued while the mixture is shaken vigorously. In about five minutes all the solid triphenylcarbinol disappears and a clear solution results. In the course of ten minutes, an additional 100 cc. of acetyl... 

These are flavours that are produced synthetically but are not present in a natural flavouring material. The chemistry of flavours is a complex topic that has been the subject of many books, for example ref. 3. Synthetic flavours are made from a mix of flavouring substances that have been found to produce a given flavour note . Those who develop flavours are referred to as flavourists. Flavourists take the musical analogy of notes further by referring to the top notes and the bottom notes of a flavour. 

Fig. 17.11. Bottom CGE separation of components of poly U (sigma) in 25% pluronic F127. Top Note the resolution of two contaminants between each of the oligonucleotides from about 15 to 27 nucleotides long in this expanded section of the bottom electropherogram. Electrophoresis was performed in 25% pluronic F127 in tris-borate-EDTA buffer (90 mM tris, 90 mM boric acid, 2 mM Na EDTA, pH 8.3.) (25°C, 500 V cm-1, effective column length 30 cm). Reprinted with permission from Ref. [82],...

For reasons of simplicity, the Thiele modulus will be defined and calculated for a catalyst plate with pore access at both ends of the plate and not at the bottom or top. Note that for most cases in real-life applications the assumptions have to be modified using polar coordinates for the calculations. The Thiele modulus q> is therefore defined as the product of the length of the catalyst pore, /, and the square root of the quotient of the constant of the speed of the reaction, k. divided by the effective diffusion coefficient DeS ... 

Perfumes are complex mixtures of substances having dissimilar chemical properties. Considering one of the most important properties, from the perfumer viewpoint, the volatility, there are a large range of materials, classified into three classes Top notes or initial fragrance impression, body notes or middle... 

Consider a quaternary liquid mixture, neroli oil, geraniol, citronellol and solvent, having different volatilities. Neroli oil represents a top note, citronellol and geraniol are body notes. The solvent is ethanol diluted with water to the required concentration. Let us consider this mixture as a base perfume to which musk ketone (4-tert-butyl-2,6-dimethyl-3,5-dinitroacetophenone) is added as an end note or fixative. 

Since fragrance materials differ in volatility, the odor of a perfume composition changes during evaporation and is divided into the top note, the middle notes or body, and the end note or dry out, which consists mainly of less volatile compounds. Odor perception also depends largely on odor intensity. Therefore, the typical note is not determined only by the most volatile compounds. 

Leaf alcohol is used to obtain natural green top notes in perfumes and flavors. In addition, it is the starting material for the synthesis of 2-/rans-6-cw-nonadien-l-ol and 2-trans-6-cis-nona6 Qn-1 -al. 

CH3(CH2)iiCHO, C13H26O, Mr 198.34, i pijkPa 128 °C, df 0.8356, nf 1.4384, occurs in lemon oil and has been identified as a volatile constituent of cucumber. It is a colorless liquid having a fatty-waxy, slightly citrus-like odor. Addition of tridecanal to fragrance compositions imparts fresh nuances in the top note as well as in the dry out. 

C8H16O2, Mr 144.22, df 0.860-0.870, nf 1.401-1.407, a colorless liquid with a fruity-apple odor. It is used to create fruity top notes in perfumes for many purposes, e.g., for shampoos, fabric conditioners, detergents, air fresheners, and... 

Uses. Linalool is used frequently in perfumery for fruity notes and for many flowery fragrance compositions (lily of the valley, lavender, and neroli). Because of its relatively high volatility, it imparts naturalness to top notes. Since linalool is stable in alkali, it can be used in soaps and detergents. Linalyl esters can be prepared from linalool. Most of the manufactured linalool is used in the production of vitamin E. 

Myrcenol is used in perfumery to obtain a lifting top note in citrus and lavender compositions. It is mainly important in the production of 4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)-3-cyclohexenecarboxaldehyde (see p. 83). 

Dimethyl-7-methoxyoctan-2-ol is prepared by hydrochlorination of dihy-dromyrcene, methoxylation of the resulting 2-chloro-2,6-dimethyl-7-octene and epoxidation. The alcohol is obtained by hydrogenation of the epoxide in the presence of Raney nickel and triethylamine [53]. It is used in perfumery as a top note in high quality sandalwood compositions for cosmetics, toiletries, and soaps. 

C12H20O2, Mr 196.29, bpo.nkPa. 91 °C, has not yet been found in nature. It is a colorless liquid with a sweet-fruity odor, reminiscent of pineapples. The ester is prepared by esterification of 3-cyclohexylpropionic acid (obtained by hydrogenation of cinnamic acid) with allyl alcohol. It is used in perfumery to obtain fruity top notes as well as pineapple and chamomile nuances. 

Uses. Cyclamenaldehyde is an important component for obtaining special blossom notes in perfume compositions, particularly the cyclamen type. Because of its fresh-flowery aspect, it is also used as the top note in many other blossom fragrances. 

Thymol is used as a dry top note in lavender compositions, in men s fragrances, and as a disinfectant in oral care products. It is also important as a starting material for the production of racemic menthol. 

C11H12O3, Mr 192.22, is not found in nature. It is a colorless to slightly yellow liquid, 4° 1.159-1.167, 1.531-1.536, with green, floral odor with top notes of... 

Clove stem oil is obtained in ca. 5% yield by steam distillation of the dried flower stems. It is a yellow to light brown oil with a sweet-spicy, slightly woody odor similar to that of bud oil but without the fresh-fruity top note. 

Steam distillation of the balsam gives styrax oil, a light yellow liquid that contains a relatively large amount of cinnamic acid, which partially crystallizes [783]. Styrax oil has a sweet-balsamic odor with a styrene-like top note. It is used in perfumery in flowery compositions, [8024-01-9], [94891-27-7], [94891-28-8]. 

Orange peel oil is the major oil produced worldwide and is used extensively in the food industry, primarily as a flavouring in beverages and sweets. It possesses a light, sweet, fresh top note with fruity and aldehydic character. Many household and personal-care products employ orange oil owing to its pleasing... 

Odor masking does little or nothing to control malodors it merely covers them up. Many materials used in masking odors are aldehydes, which are very chemically reactive and usually comprise the top note of a fragrance. Odor masking is used in many areas of household, industrial, and institutional use via products that mask such malodors as pel smells, smoke, cooking, and numerous other odors. The forms by which masking is executed vary, and can be solid, liquid, and aerosol. 

The characterisation of a fruit type or variety will be reflected in the flavour profile of its volatile components. Analytical techniques can produce an accurate peak profile using gas chromatography, but in simpler terms the sensory receptors of most individuals can quickly differentiate between fruit varieties. We have four basic taste senses, sometimes described as sweet, sour, acid and bitter, and these are identified by taste receptors situated mainly on the tongue. The key component of flavour differentiation, so-called top-notes and the like, is detected not so much by taste as by aroma in the nasal cavity. Thus, during the process of eating and drinking, the release of aroma volatiles can be identified and an assessment of their value arrived at. 

B. 10-Metkyl-10,9-borazarophenanthrene. The tan bis(10,9-borazarophenanthryl) ether from the previous step is transferred to a dry, 5-1., four-necked flask equipped with a mechanical stirrer, a nitrogen inlet, a 1-1. pressure-equalized dropping funnel, a thermometer, and a very efficient reflux condenser with a drying tube packed with silica gel at the top (Note 9). A 3.2-1. portion of anhydrous ether is placed in the flask, and the mechanical stirrer is started. The flask is cooled in an ice bath, and 700 ml. (2.1 moles) of 3M methylmagnesium bromide solution in ether (Note 10) is added dropwise through the funnel during 1 hour. The reaction mixture is heated under reflux overnight. The mixture is cautiously and slowly poured into 11. of ice water and then cautiously acidified with 385 ml. (10% excess) of 6N hydrochloric acid. The ether layer is separated, and the water layer is extracted with five 400-ml. portions of ether. The combined ether fractions are washed with 200 ml. of saturated sodium bicarbonate solution the sodium bicarbonate solution is washed with 300 ml. of ether, which is added to the other ether fractions. 

Figure 2. Top Note that for simple (Slater) wavefunctions, the overlap between donor (D) and acceptor (A) decreases exponentially as distance (R) increases.

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