METHOD FOR PREPARING A gamma -UNSATURATED beta -LACTONE AND USE THEREOF AS AN AROMATIC AND FLAVOURING INGREDIENT

摘要

The invention concerns the compound (6R)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl-3H-benzo[b]furan-2-one for use as flavouring and aromatic agent. Said compound can be used for providing a mint flavour, with a slight vanilla fragrance, and it provides a sweet and full taste to the compositions whereto it is added.