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Gamma-undecenolactone, method for the preparation and use thereof for cosmetics and in the form of food additives

US7884130B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

V. Mane Fils · FR

Inventors

Joseph Zucca · Grasse, FR
Jean Mane · Grasse, FR

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 2, 2005
Grant date	Feb 8, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 27, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12P17/04
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a gamma-undecenolactone of formula (i), wherein a lactonic cycle can carry an unsaturation between carbon No. 2 and carbon No. 3 and is preferably saturated, RI is a possibly substituted C7 alkenyl or alkynyl group having at least one unsaturation, and preferably RI is an CH2═CH—CH2—CH2—CH2—CH2—CH2 group, the gamma-undecenolactone contains an asymetric carbon in position 4 having (R) or (S) configuration. The biosynthesis of the gamma-undecenolactone and the use thereon for perfumery and for a food flavoring agent are also disclosed.

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