US4374123A
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Flavoring with 4-methyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid
Assignee: International Flavors and Fragrances Inc
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Filing: 1981-11-19
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Granted: 1983-02-15
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Expires: 2001-11-19
Abstract
Abstract Described is the use of the compound 4-methyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid having the structure: ##STR1## for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of foodstuffs medicinal product, toothpaste and chewing gums. The said 4-methyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid is particularly useful in augmenting or enhancing the licorice, blueberry, fruity and seedy aroma and taste of blueberry, blackberry or raspberry flavored foodstuffs medicinal product, toothpaste or chewing gums.
Inventors
- 👤 Domenick Luccarelli, Jr.
- 👤 Takao Yoshida
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:49
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G4/00; A23G4/06; A23L; A23L27/00; A23L27/20; A23L27/203; A23L27/29
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
A process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of a blueberry, raspberry or blackberry flavored foodstuff, chewing gum, medicinal product or toothpaste comprising the step of adding to a foodstuff, medicinal product, toothpaste or chewing gum base from 0.05 parts per million up to about 300 parts per million based on the total composition of 4-methyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
A process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of a blueberry, raspberry or blackberry flavored foodstuff, chewing gum, medicinal product or toothpaste comprising the step of adding to a foodstuff, medicinal product, toothpaste or chewing gum base from 0.05 parts per million up to about 300 parts per million based on the total composition of 4-methyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the 4-methyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid is added to a foodstuff.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the 4-methyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid is added to a chewing gum.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The process of claim 1 wherein in addition to the 4-methyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid added to the foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste or medicinal product, there is also added 2-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)norbornadiene and the compound having the structure: ##STR20##
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-02-14 | 1986-08-16 | 1987-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-02-14 | 1990-08-16 | 1991-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-02-14 | 1994-08-16 | 1995-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |