Process for preparing GAMM-hexalactone, products produced therefrom dan organoleptic uses of said products
US6110520A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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