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Process for preparing hydroxyketones

US6426108B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 2000
Grant dateJul 30, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C45/673
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for preparing 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.

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