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Smoking compositions containing a heteroaromatic flavorant-release additive

US5080719A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 1987
Grant dateJan 14, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA24B15/38
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

This invention privdes novel heteroaromatic compounds, and smoking compositions which contain an invention heteroaromatic compound as a flavorant-release additive as illustrated by the following additive structure: ##STR1## Under typical cigarette smoking conditions, 2-isopropylpyrazine and acetophenone are released as pyrolysis products, and enhance the flavor and aroma of the mainstream and sidestream smoke.

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