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Meaty Aromas

Characteristic structural unit of sulfur-containing compounds with a basic meat flavor

Fragrant Esters of 3-Cyclohexylbutanoic Acid

Thus, the acid is not too easily available, but remarkable fragrant properties of its esters raise the interest in its production. The first four stages of its synthesis have been described previously. Prin’s reaction of α-methylstyrene with formaldehyde yields 4-methyl-4-phenyl-1,3-dioxane.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials February 2018

This month’s column features discussions on oak concentrate, spearmint absolute, natural y-octalactone, natural nonalactone, 3-mercapto-3-methyl-1-butanol and more.

Fragrant Esters of 3-Cyclohexyl-1-propanol and 3-Cyclohexyl-1-butanol

Preparation and fragrance properties of some esters of 3-cyclohexyl-1-propanol and 3-cyclohexyl-1-butanol are described in this study. The compounds reported in this study possess interesting fragrant properties and may enrich the assortment of synthetic fragrant compounds used in perfumev industry

Flavor Bites: 2-Methyl-4-propyl-1,3-oxathiane

Use in tropical, citrus, berry and other fruit flavors

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The Passion Fruit Core: 2-Methyl-4-propyl-1,3-oxathine

Chemistry and applications in fragrance and flavor

Synthesis and Aroma Properties of Bis 1,1 and 2,2 (Methylthio) Alkanes

In the current study, we synthesized two series of bis (methylthio) compounds that have not been described in the flavor literature before. The character is distinctly different from that of the reactants, and some interesting fruity and vegetable aromas were obtained.

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Adding Complexity to Beverage Fruit Flavors: 2-Methyl Butyl 2-Methyl Butyrate

Many fruit flavors contain significant quantities of aliphatic esters. Analyses often reveal frightening complexities, like finding more than 100 different aliphatic esters in strawberries. The two most common approaches to tackling this daunting problem, however, lie at opposite ends of the creative spectrum.

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Flavor Bites: 2-Methylthiophene

2-Methylthiophene can significantly brighten and add realism to an unusually wide range of flavors without becoming obtrusive.

2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one

All too often, meat flavors are hollowed out caricatures of the real thing. The missing middle notes are always the hardest part to recreate. 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one (FEMA# 3373, CAS# 3188-00-9) has a deceptively light and simple aroma; however, it can be used to good effect as a middle note in almost any cooked flavor category. The present discussion covers this a variety of additional uses for it.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Spike Lavender

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of spike lavender (Lavandula latifolia Medic).

Flavor Bites: 2-Methyl Butyric Acid

Use in berry, fruit, brown, fermented and savory flavors

Pork flavors are well served by 100 ppm of 2-methyl pyrazine.

Flavor Bites: 2-Methyl pyrazine

This bright and diffusive chemical is primarily roasted in character.

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Bio-Based Butanol as a Solvent for Essential Oil Extractions

The authors outline the differences seen in butanol, ethanol, water and hexane extractions for lavender and mint (including volatile and organoleptic analyses).

2-Furyl Methyl Ketone

2-Furyl methyl ketone works well in a wide range of brown, nutty, fermented and savory profiles, but also is very helpful well outside these categories. Here, columnist John Wright reviews several applications for it, including in fruit flavors.

Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate

Chemistry and application in fragrance.

5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal

This cocoa bean component is key in chocolate, coffee and more.

Flavor Bites: 2-Methyl 3-Tetrahydrofuranthiol

Application in meat, seafood, dairy, chocolate and coffee flavor formulations

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