PREPARATION OF NATURAL THIOACETATES AND DERIVATIVES

摘要

This invention relates to a process for the preparation of thioacetates addition of thioacetic acid or a salt thereof on alpha -, beta -, or gamma -unsaturated alcohols, carbonyl compounds or cyclic or acyclic alkenes or by nucleophilic substitution of the hydroxyl group or a halogen with S-acetyl group in food-grade organic solvent. These thioacetates can be used as enhancers or intensifiers of flavour in food products or as aromas in compounded flavours. A number of individual compounds is also claimed.