Methyl-thio-2-methyl-2-pentenoates
AssigneeInternational Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
InventorsAlan O. Pittet, Ranya Muralidhara, Manfred H. Vock
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Abstract
Described are cis isomers, trans isomers and mixtures of cis and trans isomers of methyl-thio-2-methyl-2-pentenoate defined according to one of the structures: ##STR1## wherein the wavy lines represent "cis" and "trans" configurations of methyl, ethyl and methylthiocarboxy moieties around the carbon-carbon double bond; ##STR2## and uses of such methyl-thio-2-methyl-2-pentenoates in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of foodstuffs, chewing gums, medicinal products or toothpastes.
Claims4
Methyl-thio-2-methyl-2-pentenoate defined according to the structure:
- ##STR28## wherein the wavy lines represent covalent bonds juxtaposed in a "cis" or "trans" configuration around the carbon-carbon double bond of the structure.
A mixture of compounds having the structures:
- ##STR31##
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.