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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: 1984-06-12
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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
2026-11-07 12:02
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L27/00; A23L27/20; A23L27/205; A23L27/2052; A23L27/202
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A toothpaste comprising a toothpaste base and having intimately admixed therewith a formulation capable of augmenting or enhancing the organoleptic properties of aroma and taste of said toothpaste base comprising: (i) from about 0.1% up to about 15% by weight based on the total weight of flavoring composition of a mixture of prenyl methyl carbonate defined according to the structure: ##STR17## and at least one cyclic acetal of 2-methyl-2-pentenal having a structure selected from the group consisting of: ##STR18## and (ii) the remainder of said composition being a material selected from the group consisting of: oil of cubeb; phellandrene; oil of coriander; clove oil; cardamom oil; spearmint oil; anethol; peppermint oil; oil of pimento leaf; oil of patchouli; alpha-pinene; beta-pinene; beta-caryophyllene; dihydrocarveol; piperonal; piperine; chavicine; piperidine; oil of black pepper; black pepper oleoresin; capsicum; and oil of nutmeg.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A toothpaste comprising a toothpaste base and having intimately admixed therewith a formulation capable of augmenting or enhancing the organoleptic properties of aroma and taste of said toothpaste base comprising: (i) from about 0.1% up to about 15% by weight based on the total weight of flavoring composition of a mixture of prenyl methyl carbonate defined according to the structure: ##STR17## and at least one cyclic acetal of 2-methyl-2-pentenal having a structure selected from the group consisting of: ##STR18## and (ii) the remainder of said composition being a material selected from the group consisting of: oil of cubeb; phellandrene; oil of coriander; clove oil; cardamom oil; spearmint oil; anethol; peppermint oil; oil of pimento leaf; oil of patchouli; alpha-pinene; beta-pinene; beta-caryophyllene; dihydrocarveol; piperonal; piperine; chavicine; piperidine; oil of black pepper; black pepper oleoresin; capsicum; and oil of nutmeg.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The toothpaste of claim 1 wherein the range of weight ratios of prenyl methyl carbonate: cyclic acetal of 2-methyl-2-pentenal is from about 10:90 up to about 90:10.
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