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1-pyrazinyl-1-propanone derivatives useful as flavorants in smoking compositions

US4588813A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 1984
Grant dateMay 13, 1986
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA24B15/38
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides smoking compositions which contain a monoacylpyrazine compound as a flavorant additive. In one of its embodiments, this invention provides tobacco compositions which contain a monoacylpyrazine flavorant additive such as 1-pyrazinyl-2,2-dimethyl-1-propanone: ##STR1## Under cigarette smoking conditions the above illustrated monoacylpyrazine additive flavors the mainstream smoke and enriches the aroma of the sidestream smoke.

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