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Process for preparing GAMM-hexalactone, products produced therefrom dan organoleptic uses of said products

US6110520A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 1999
Grant dateAug 29, 2000
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/918
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for producing high yields of .gamma.-hexalactone and 2-pentanone from the corresponding hexanoic acid starting material is carried out with high amounts of oxygen and sugar in the presence of a mold microorganism. Fragrance compositions and foodstuff compositions are augmented and enhanced by the presence of the product compounds.

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