Flavoring with alkylthioalkanal dialkyl mercaptals
AssigneeInternational Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
InventorsRanya Muralidhara, Alan O. Pittet, Manfred H. Vock, David R. Bowen
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Abstract
Described are the alkylthioalkanal dialkyl mercaptals defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of from 1 up to 3; and wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl; process for preparing same and organoleptic uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of foodstuffs, chewing gums, medicinal products and toothpastes.
Claims7
The process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of a foodstuff comprising adding to said foodstuff from 0.0003 parts per million up to about 300 parts per million based on total composition of at least one dialkyl mercaptal of a methylthioalkanal defined according to the structure:
- ##STR121## wherein n is an integer of from 1 to 3 and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each the same or different and each represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkyl.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.