Ethyl 4-(thioacetoxy)butyrate as a flavoring agent and methods for preparing andusing same

摘要

A flavouring agent for ingestible compositions comprises an organoleptically effective amount of ethyl 4-(thioacetoxy)butyrate. The ingestible compositions may be confectionery, dairy or beverage products. A method for preparing ethyl 4-(thioacetoxy)butyrate comprises reacting ethyl 4-chlorobutyrate with potassium thioacetate.