Alkyldienamides exhibiting taste and sensory effect in flavor compositions

US7632531B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. · US

Inventors

• Mark L. Dewis · Matawan, US
• Michelle E. Huber · River Vale, US
• Michael V. Cossette · Plainsboro, US
• David O. Agyemang · East Brunswick Township, US
• Garry Conklin · Pequannock, US
• Tao Pei · Morganville, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 20, 2004
• Grant date: Dec 15, 2009
• Expiry date: Jun 6, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C07C2601/04
• WIPO field: Organic fine chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Compounds suitable for use as flavoring agents are disclosed. The compounds are used as flavors since they possess umami characteristics or other desirable organoleptic properties. The disclosed compounds are defined by the structure set forth below:where X is selected from the group consisting of H, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, and isopropyl;Y is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, cyclopropyl, isopropyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, isobutyl, 2-methylbutyl, allyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, CH2CH(OH)CH3, CH(CH3)CH2OH, CH2C(CH3)OH, CH2CH2OH, CH2CO2CH3, geranyl, neryl;or X and Y together form the structuresR3 is selected from the group consisting of methyl and H;R4 is selected from the group consisting of methyl and H;