During the three-year collaborative period, Senomyx will use its proprietary screening technologies to discover and develop novel compounds that may be used by Firmenich on an exclusive basis worldwide as ingredients that impart a cool taste in flavor systems. Firmenich has agreed to pay Senomyx research fees and specified payments upon the achievement of milestones. Upon commercialization, Senomyx will be entitled to royalties.

"We are extremely pleased to establish this collaboration with Firmenich, a global leader in providing food ingredients and flavor systems to major consumer companies for use in their brands," said Kent Snyder, president and chief executive officer of Senomyx.