Title: Methods for using 3-furyl .beta.-chalocogenalkyl sulfides for altering the organoleptic properties of foodstuffs, and compositions of matter containing 3-furyl .beta.-chalcogenalkyl sulfides

Abstract: 3-Furyl .beta.-chalcogenalkyl sulfides having the structure: ##SPC1## Wherein X is a chalcogen selected from the group consisting of oxygen and sulfur; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each selected from the group consisting of methyl and hydrogen, at least one of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 being methyl; and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, taken separately, are each methyl, or R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 taken together are tetramethylene, and when R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 taken together are tetramethylene X and S are in a trans relationship, are indicated to be useful in altering, modifying or enhancing the taste and/or aroma of foodstuffs.

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Inventors: Evers, William J. (Middletown, NJ, US)
Pelse, Igor A. (Long Branch, NJ, US)
Vock, Manfred Hugo (Locust, NJ, US)

Application Number: 614216
Filing Date: 1975-09-17
Publication_date: 1976-09-21
Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (New York, NY)
Primary Class(es): 426/535 426/536
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US Patent Ref:

3666495	May, 1972	Evers	426/536.
3723475	Mar, 1973	Evers	260/347.
3917869	Nov, 1975	Evers et al.	426/535.

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Primary Examiner: Monacell, A. Louis
Assistant Examiner: Massung, Esther L.
Attorney: Liberman; Arthur L., Haidt; Harold, Wolffe; Franklin D.