Uses of 4-methyl-5-hydroxy-hexanoic acid lactone

US8574554B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SYMRISE AG · DE

Inventors

• Günter Kindel · Rinteln, DE
• Bernd Wiedwald · Holzminden, DE
• Axel Schöning · Holzminden, DE
• Ingo Wöhrle · Holzminden, DE
• Hubert Loges · Ankum, DE
• Rita Lages · Bodenwerder, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 18, 2007
• Grant date: Nov 5, 2013
• Expiry date: Aug 7, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C12G3/06
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of 4-methyl-delta-hexylactone for imparting, modifying and/or intensifying one or more smell or flavor impressions from the group consisting of hay, coumarin, lactone and richness in the mouth.