US4446157A
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Prenyl methyl carbonate and organoleptic uses thereof
Assignee: International Flavors and Fragrances Inc
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Filing: 1983-09-01
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Granted: 1984-05-01
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Expires: 2003-09-01
Abstract
Abstract Processes and compositions are described for use in foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste and medicinal product flavor and aroma augmenting, modifying, enhancing and imparting compositions and as foodstuffs, chewing gums, toothpastes and medicinal product aroma imparting materials of prenyl methyl carbonate defined according to the structure: <IMAGE> Also described are uses of said prenyl methyl carbonate in conjunction with cyclic acetals of 2-methyl-2-pentenal defined according to the structures: <IMAGE>
Inventors
- 👤 Richard M Boden
- 👤 Manfred H. Vock
- 👤 Theodore J. Tyszkiewicz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:14
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L27/00; A23L27/20; A23L27/205; A23L27/2052; A23L27/202
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of a consumable material selected from the group consisting of foodstuffs and chewing gums comprising the step of adding to said consumable material from 0.5 parts per million up to about 100 parts per million based on the weight of said consumable material of prenyl methyl carbonate defined according to the structure: ##STR17##
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
A process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of a consumable material selected from the group consisting of foodstuffs and chewing gums comprising the step of adding to said consumable material from 0.5 parts per million up to about 100 parts per million based on the weight of said consumable material of prenyl methyl carbonate defined according to the structure: ##STR17##
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The process of claim 1 wherein in addition to the prenyl methyl carbonate there is also added to the consumable material at least one cyclic acetal of 2-methyl-2-pentenal having a structure selected from the group consisting of: ##STR18##
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the consumable material is a chewing gum.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 2 wherein the consumable material is a chewing gum.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A composition of matter comprising prenyl methyl carbonate and at least one cyclic acetal of 2-methyl-2-pentenal defined according to a structure selected from the group consisting of: ##STR19## the weight ratio of prenyl methyl carbonate: cyclic acetal of 2-methyl-2-pentenal being from about 10:90 up to about 90:10.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
A composition of matter comprising prenyl methyl carbonate and at least one cyclic acetal of 2-methyl-2-pentenal defined according to a structure selected from the group consisting of: ##STR19## the weight ratio of prenyl methyl carbonate: cyclic acetal of 2-methyl-2-pentenal being from about 10:90 up to about 90:10.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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