US3782391A - {62 -methylvaleric acid alkyl esters as tobacco flavorants - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
- A24B—MANUFACTURE OR PREPARATION OF TOBACCO FOR SMOKING OR CHEWING; TOBACCO; SNUFF
- A24B15/00—Chemical features or treatment of tobacco; Tobacco substitutes, e.g. in liquid form
- A24B15/18—Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes
- A24B15/28—Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances
- A24B15/30—Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances
- A24B15/32—Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances by acyclic compounds
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
- A24B—MANUFACTURE OR PREPARATION OF TOBACCO FOR SMOKING OR CHEWING; TOBACCO; SNUFF
- A24B15/00—Chemical features or treatment of tobacco; Tobacco substitutes, e.g. in liquid form
- A24B15/18—Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes
- A24B15/28—Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances
- A24B15/30—Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances
- A24B15/301—Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances by aromatic compounds
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- the present invention comprises a composition of tobacco and a flavoring agent or mixture of agents which said flavoring agent or mixture of agents impart to the tobacco and smoke thereof a fruity, apple-like aroma and a nut-like flavor.
- the present invention comprises tobacco to which has been added a small but effective amount of a compound or mixture of compounds selected from a group consisting of C -C B-methylvaleric acid esters.
- the generic chemical structure of the flavoring agent may be represented by the following structural formula:
- R is selected from the group consisting of C -C alkyl groups, such as, for example: methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, 3-methylamyl, n-decyl; or is B-phenethyl.
- These flavors and aromas provide a tobacco product which is desirable and unique as far as synthetic additives and flavoring agents to tobacco are concerned.
- the flavoring agent provides the best results when it is present in the proportion of at least parts of the agent for 1 million parts of tobacco (ppm). Proportions up to 200 ppm and greater can be used; at higher levels, however, certain of these particular agents impart, in addition to the above aroma and flavor complex, a characteristic chalky sourness. Although each ester may have an optimum proportion for most beneficial flavoring or aroma associated therewith, it has generally been found that the preferred range is between about 20 ppm and about 100 ppm of the agent.
- esters comprising the flavoring agents of this invention are generally prepared in accordance with known procedures.
- B-methylvaleric acid is heated for a period of time with the appropriate C C alkyl alcohol or B-phenethyl alcohol in the presence of an acid, such as sulfuric acid.
- the product is preferably purified prior to use.
- the flavoring agent may be added to the tobacco by any of the well-known methods for incorporating addi tives into tobacco products. For example, an appropriate solution or admixture of the agent and a carrier may be sprayed, injected, dipped or otherwise applied in proper proportions to the tobacco.
- the product was evaluated organoleptically at 30 and 60 ppm levels on a commercial blend of tobaccos by spraying a solution of the compound thereon. At 30 ppm this compound gave a good balance and a light fruity flavor to the smoke of cigarettes manufactured from the treated tobacco. There were also less bitter and dirty notes than the control cigarette without the agent. At 60 ppm the sample cigarette produced a smoke having a light, green-floral, walnut note and a light, metallic-chalky, coating on the tonque.
- the compound was evaluated organoleptically at 50, 100, and 200 ppm on a commercial blend of tobaccos.
- the smoke flavor and aroma were dominated by a fermented apple-peel and English walnut complex. Higher levels resulted in mouth irritations and sour notes.
- This product was flavor tested at 20 and 40 ppm on a commercial blend of tobaccos. At 20 ppm this com pound gave a more flavorful (fruity-type) note to the cigarette. At 40 ppm the sample cigarette had a low level nut-like note associated with burnt taste effects.
- Organoleptic evaluation was at 30 and 60 ppm on a commercial blend of tobaccos. At 30 ppm application the sample cigarette had a low level fruity-apple like note. At 60 ppm a sour fermented note was tied to the fruity note and the burnt was chemical-like. At 60 ppm the mouth effects were higher than the control cigarette, having a dirty, dusty, drying, coating complex.
- the product was evaluated organoleptically at and 60 ppm on cigarettes manufactured from a commercial blend of tobaccos. At 30 ppm application the additive offered a low green fruit note which was smoother than the control. it imparted a bright tobacco-like flavor, and a dirty Turkish tobacco-like complex in the smoke flavor.
- the additive caused the cigarette to be overdone flavor-wise.
- Organoleptic evaluation was performed at and 140 ppm on cigarettes manufactured from a commercial blend of tobaccos. At 70 ppm the sample cigarette was similar to the control but was slightly smoother. A low fruity-apple-like note was detectable. At 140 ppm application the sample cigarette was judged overdone in terms of flavor.
- Flavor evaluation was at 30 and 60 ppm on cigarettes manufactured from a commercial blend of tobaccos. At 30 ppm this additive caused the smoke flavor to be come smoother and slightly sweeter than the control cigarette. The flavor was well blended with no distinct flavor notes evidenced. At 60 ppm the additive caused the sample cigarette to have a slight raw impression associated with the tobacco fragrance.
- the product was organoleptically evaluated at 40 and ppm on cigarettes manufactured from a commercial blend of tobaccos. At the 40 ppm level this ad ditive provided a slightly smoother smoke than the control cigarette. A light green fruity-sour-fermenty-sweet complex dominated the smoke flavor. The sample had a low tobacco fragrance. At 80 ppm the sample cigarette had a dirty-raw vegetable-like note which was pronounced of celery or potato. The peppery stimulation was higher than the control.
- the product was evaluated organoleptically on cigarettes manufactured from a commercial blend of tobaccos. At 50 ppm the additive produced a smoke that was judged as more flavorful having a Valerian-fruity note with some residual coating. The additive exhibits blending properties and its use in cigarettes results in improved smoking quality of the product.
- the flavoring agent of this invention may be blended with the tobacco in any convenient manner.
- it can be dissolved in ethanol or other suitable solvents, or admixed with a carrier such as casing solution to form a suspension or dispersion, and the resulting combination sprayed, dipped or otherwise applied on the tobacco.
- the agent or combination of agents can be blended with other tobacco additives and then mixed into the tobacco.
- it can be incorporated into blends normally employed to produce reconstituted tobacco sheet.
- the additives are also suitable for use in connection with the manufacture of pipe tobacco or other tobacco products.
- Tobacco smoking articles comprising: tobacco; and a small but effective amount of flavoring agent wherein the proportion of said flavoring agent in said article is in the range of between about 20 to parts by weight for 1 million parts by weight of said tobacco, said agent comprising at least one ester selected from the group consisting of C -C alkyl esters of B-methylvaleric acid, said esters having a volatility such that the greater part of said ester is released as said ester without decomposition thereof into the smoke of said smoking article which is drawn through said smoking article to the smoker.
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- 2. The tobacco smoking articles of claim 1 wherein said articles are cigarettes.
- 3. The article of claim 1 wherein said ester is ethyl Beta -methylvalerate.
- 4. The article of claim 1 wherein said ester is isoamyl Beta -methylvalerate.
- 5. The article of claim 1 wherein said ester is 3-methylamyl Beta -methylvalerate.
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Cited By (5)
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US3854485A (en) * | 1973-09-24 | 1974-12-17 | Liggett & Myers Inc | Tobacco compositions comprising mono-esters of mono- and dialkylmalonates |
US4312367A (en) * | 1980-05-08 | 1982-01-26 | Philip Morris Incorporated | Smoking compositions |
US4470421A (en) * | 1982-05-03 | 1984-09-11 | Philip Morris, Incorporated | Smoking compositions |
US20100113460A1 (en) * | 2007-03-28 | 2010-05-06 | Givaudan Sa | Organic Compounds |
US20190174814A1 (en) * | 2017-12-08 | 2019-06-13 | Altria Client Services Llc | Smoking Article With Reduced Tobacco |
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US2766145A (en) * | 1954-07-26 | 1956-10-09 | Reynolds Tobacco Co R | Tobacco |
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US2766145A (en) * | 1954-07-26 | 1956-10-09 | Reynolds Tobacco Co R | Tobacco |
Cited By (5)
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US3854485A (en) * | 1973-09-24 | 1974-12-17 | Liggett & Myers Inc | Tobacco compositions comprising mono-esters of mono- and dialkylmalonates |
US4312367A (en) * | 1980-05-08 | 1982-01-26 | Philip Morris Incorporated | Smoking compositions |
US4470421A (en) * | 1982-05-03 | 1984-09-11 | Philip Morris, Incorporated | Smoking compositions |
US20100113460A1 (en) * | 2007-03-28 | 2010-05-06 | Givaudan Sa | Organic Compounds |
US20190174814A1 (en) * | 2017-12-08 | 2019-06-13 | Altria Client Services Llc | Smoking Article With Reduced Tobacco |
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Owner name: UNITED STATES TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK, AS COLLAT Free format text: SECURITY INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:LEGGETT GROUP, INC.;REEL/FRAME:004688/0579 Effective date: 19870325 Owner name: UNITED STATES TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK, AS COLLAT Free format text: SECURITY INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:LEGGETT GROUP, INC., A CORP. OF DE.;REEL/FRAME:004688/0579 Effective date: 19870325 |
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Owner name: LIGGETT & MYERS TOBACCO COMPANY, A DE CORP., DELAW Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST.;ASSIGNOR:LIGGETT GROUP INC., A CORP. OF DE;REEL/FRAME:005371/0796 Effective date: 19900629 Owner name: UNITED STATES TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK Free format text: SECURITY INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:LIGGETT & MYERS TOBACCO COMPANY, A CORP. OF DE;REEL/FRAME:005371/0782 Effective date: 19900629 |
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