The flavor constituent which 1 types or more is contained 3 - methyl thio - butanoic acid alkyls, and the said chemical compound as a flavor component, flavor the food and the excitability eating and drinking item null which

摘要

The invention relates to alkyl (3-methylthio)-butyrates wherein the alkyl group has 4 or 5 carbon atoms, to their use in flavour compositions and to the use of these compounds or flavour composition comprising these compounds in foodstuffs and stimulants. The compounds impart a fresh fruit flavour character. Preferred is isobutyl (3-methylthio)-butyrate.