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Diterpenoid alcohols for flavouring purposes

US5296461A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 1992
Grant dateMar 22, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11B9/027
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to products for flavouring purposes. The products according to the invention can be obtained from vegetable material. By applying an extraction step a fractionation product enriched in diterpenols is obtained. Due to their specific flavour and the fact that some heating is preferred for the most beneficial effect makes that the compounds according to the invention are especially useful for flavouring tobacco, tobacco products and tobacco substitutes of any kind.

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