Hydroxy-methyl-hexanones as flavoring agents
US6123974A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C45/673
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to new .alpha.-hydroxyketone compositions. In particular, there is provided 3-hydroxy-5-methyl-hexan-2-one, 2-hydroxy-5-methyl-hexan-3-one and mixtures thereof. These compounds have utility as flavoring and masking agents for, e.g., food and beverages. Processes for making such compounds also are provided.
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