摘要 |
A pro-odorant or pro-flavorant having the formula (I): wherein R<sup>1</sup> is H, an aliphatic group or an aromatic group, R<sup>2</sup> is an aliphatic group or an aromatic group, provided that the total number of carbon atoms in the groups R<sup>1</sup> and R<sup>2</sup> is 10 or more; R<sup>3</sup>, R<sup>4 </sup>and R<sup>6</sup> are each independently hydrogen or organic moieties which together with C(O)R<sup>5</sup> render a compound of formula R<sup>5</sup>C(O)R<sup>6</sup>C=CR<sup>3</sup>R<sup>4</sup> a material having odorant or flavourant characteristics and R<sup>5</sup> is hydrogen or an organic moiety; or having the formula (II): R<sup>8</sup>R<sup>9</sup>C=NR<sup>10</sup> wherein R<sup>10</sup> is an aliphatic group or an aromatic group having at least 10 carbon atoms; R<sup>8</sup> and R<sup>9</sup> are each independently hydrogen or organic moieties which together with C=O render a compound of formula R<sup>8</sup>R<sup>9</sup>C=O a material having odorant or flavourant characteristics, provided that only one of R<sup>8</sup> and R<sup>9</sup> is hydrogen; or having the formula (III): wherein R<sup>1</sup> is H, an aliphatic group or an aromatic group, R<sup>2</sup> is an aliphatic group or an aromatic group, provided that the total number of carbon atoms in the groups R<sup>1</sup> and R<sup>2</sup> is 10 or more; Z is CH<sub>2</sub> or O, n is 0 or 1, such that the ring is a 5 or 6 membered ring, R<sup>11</sup> is alkyl or alkenyl having up to 10 carbon atoms so as to render a compound of formula (IV): a material having odorant or flavorant characteristics is described. Methods for producing these compounds and their use as flavours and fragrances is also described. |