Methods of selectively forming substituted pyrazines
AssigneeR.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
InventorsMichael Francis Dube, William Monroe Coleman, III
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Abstract
Methods of selectively forming substituted pyrazines are provided. Methods of the present invention can include receiving a reaction solution including at least one carbon source and at least one nitrogen source, and heating the reaction solution to a reaction temperature and holding the reaction solution at the reaction temperature for a time sufficient to produce a reaction product comprising at least one substituted pyrazine. The carbon source can be selected from the group consisting of hydroxy ketone(s), sugar(s) treated with at least one buffer, and combinations thereof. Tobacco products incorporating substituted pyrazines are also provided.
Claims20
A method of forming pyrazines comprising:
- receiving a carbon source solution comprising at least one sugar and at least one buffer;
- mixing the carbon source solution with at least one nitrogen source to form a reaction solution;
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- heating the reaction solution to a reaction temperature and holding the reaction solution at the reaction temperature for a time sufficient to produce a reaction product comprising at least one substituted pyrazine.
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