Alkyl-substituted tetrahydropyrans as flavoring substances

1. An alkylated tetrahydropyran of formula (I)

wherein:

one R1 is a branched or unbranched alkyl residue with from 1 to 3 C-atoms or a branched or unbranched alkenyl residue with 2 or 3 C-atoms and the other R1 is a branched or unbranched alkyl residue with 2 or 3 C-atoms or a branched or unbranched alkenyl residue with 2 or 3 C-atoms;

R2 is a branched or unbranched alkyl or an alkenyl residue with 3 or 4 C-atoms; and

R3 is a branched or unbranched alkyl residue with from 1 to 5 C-atoms.

2. The alkylated tetrahydropyran of claim 1 , wherein: one R1 is a methyl, ethyl or vinyl residue and the other R1 is an ethyl or vinyl residue; R2 is an isopropyl, isopropenyl, sec-butyl or sec-butenyl residue; and R3 is an unbranched alkyl residue with from 1 to 3 C-atoms.

3. The alkylated tetrahydropyran of claim 1 , wherein: one R1 is a methyl or ethyl residue and the other R1 is an ethyl or vinyl residue; R2 is an isopropyl or sec-butyl residue; and R3 is a methyl or ethyl residue.

4. The alkylated tetrahydropyran of claim 1 , selected from the group consisting of 2,6-diethyl-5-isopropyl-2-methyltetrahydropyran, 6-ethyl-5-isopropenyl-2-methyl-2-vinyltetrahydropyran, 2,6-dimethyl-5-isopropyl-2-ethyltetrahydropyran, 2,6-dimethyl-5-isopropenyl-2-vinyltetrahydropyran, 2,6-diethyl-5-sec.-butyl-2-methyltetrahydropyran and 2,6-dimethyl-5-sec.-butyl-2-ethyltetrahydropyran.

5. A mixture comprising:

a) one or more alkylated tetrahydropyrans according to claim 1 ;

b) one or more (volatile) flavoring substance(s) and/or flavoring(s) selected from the group consisting of substances with a physiological cooling action, flavoring substances without a physiological cooling action, substances with a trigeminal or mouthwatering effect without a physiological cooling action and taste-modulating substances; and optionally

c) a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

6. The mixture of claim 5 , wherein:

the one or more substances with a physiological cooling action is/are selected from the group comprising 1-menthol, isopulegol, menthone glycerin acetal, menthyl lactate, substituted menthane-3-carboxylic acid amides, substituted N-aryl-menthane-3-carboxylic acid amides, substituted N-alkyl-menthane-3-carboxylic acid amides, 2-isopropyl-N, 2,3-trimethyl butanamide, substituted cyclohexane carboxylic acid amides, 3-menthoxy-1,2-propandiol, 2-hydroxyethyl menthyl carbonate, 2-hydroxy propyl menthyl carbonate, N-acetyl glycin menthyl ester, menthyl hydroxycarboxylic acid esters, menthyl monosuccinate, menthylmonoglutarate, 2-mercaptocyclodecanon, menthyl-2-pyrrolidin-5-one carboxylate, [N-(4-cyanomethylphenyl)-p-menthane carboxamide], (1R,2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methyl-N-(2-(pyridin-2-yl)ethyl)cyclohexane carboxamide, WS-3, WS-23, WS-5, WS-12, WS-14, TPG1, frescomenthe, p-menthane-3,8-diol, N,N-dimethyl menthyl succinamide, 6-isopropyl-3,9-dimethyl-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]decan-2-one, icilin and icilin derivates, cubebol, menthyl oxamate, menthyl-N-methyloxamate, menthyl-N,N-dimethyloxamate, menthyl-N-ethyloxamate, menthyl-N,N-diethyloxamate, menthyl-N-propyloxamate, menthyl-N,N-dipropyloxamate, menthyl-N-isopropyloxamate, menthyl-N,N-diisopropyloxamate, menthyl-N-cyclopropyloxamate, menthyl-N-butyloxamate, morpholin-4-yl-oxo-acetic acid-(1R,2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methyl-cyclohexyl ester, menthyl-N-(2-methoxyethyl)-oxamate, menthyl-N-(3-methoxypropyl)-oxamate, menthyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-oxamate, and menthyl-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-oxamate;

the one or more of the flavoring substances without a physiological cooling action is/are substances which bring about a spicy taste or a sensation of hotness or heat on the skin and mucous membranes or prickling or tingling sensation in the oral cavity and pharyngeal cavity.

7. The mixture of claim 5 , wherein one or more of the substances in component b) brings about a taste effect.

8. The mixture of claim 5 , wherein one or more of the substances in component b) brings about no taste effect.

9. A preparation for oral hygiene use or pleasure, pharmaceutical use, or cosmetic use comprising one or more alkylated tetrahydropyrans according to claim 1 .

10. The preparation for oral hygiene use or pleasure, pharmaceutical use, or cosmetic use of claim 9 that

achieves a physiological cooling action on the skin and/or a mucous membrane; and/or

conveys, modifies, or intensifies a feeling of freshness in the mouth, throat and/or respiratory tract.

11. The preparation of claim 10 , wherein the preparation:

(i) is a preparation for nutrition or pleasure selected from baked goods, confectionery, alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, instant drinks, meat products, eggs or egg products, cereal products, milk products, fruit preparations, vegetable preparations, snack items, fat- and oil-based products or emulsions of these, other convenience foods and soups, spices, spice mixes, seasonings, semi-finished goods, food supplements; or

(ii) is a preparation for oral hygiene and selected from the group consisting of: toothpaste, tooth creme, tooth gel, tooth powder, tooth cleaning fluid, tooth cleaning foam, mouthwash, tooth creme and mouthwash as a 2-in-1 product, hard candy, mouth spray, dental floss and dental care chewing gum; or

(iii) is a pharmaceutical preparation; or

(iv) is a cosmetic preparation, selected from the group consisting of: soap, syndet, liquid wash, shower or bath preparation, emulsion, ointment, paste, gel, oil, toner, balsam, serum, powder, eau de toilette, toilette, eau de Cologne, perfume, wax, stick, roll-on, (pump)-spray, aerosol (foaming, non-foaming or after-foaming), foot care product, beard shampoo or care preparation, insect repellent, sunscreen preparation, aftersun preparation, shaving preparation, aftershave, depilatory product, hair care product, conditioner, hair tonic, hair lotion, hair rinse, hair cream, pomade, permanent wave and setting lotion, hair smoothing product, hair strengthener, styling aid, blonding product, hair lightener, hair conditioner, hair mousse, hair toning product, nail care product, deodorant, antiperspirant, mouthwash, oral douche, make-up, make-up remover, eye care cream, lip cosmetics, lip care preparation, decorative cosmetics, bath product and face mask.

12. A method for providing a cooling sensation on the skin and/or a mucous membrane comprising administering to the skin and/or mucous membrane an alkylated tetrahydropyran of claim 1 in a sufficient amount to impart a cooling sensation.

13. A method for providing a cooling sensation on the skin and/or a mucous membrane comprising administering to the skin and/or mucous membrane a mixture of claim 5 in a sufficient amount to impart a cooling sensation.

14. A method for treating or alleviating a cough, a cold, inflammation, a sore throat, or hoarseness comprising administering to an individual an alkylated tetrahydropyran of claim 1 in a sufficient amount to treat or alleviate the symptoms associated with a cough, a cold, inflammation, a sore throat, or hoarseness.

15. A method for treating or alleviating a cough, a cold, inflammation, a sore throat, or hoarseness comprising administering to an individual an alkylated tetrahydropyran of claim 4 in a sufficient amount to treat or alleviate the symptoms associated with a cough, a cold, inflammation, a sore throat, or hoarseness.

16. A method for treating or alleviating a cough, a cold, inflammation, a sore throat, or hoarseness comprising administering to an individual a mixture of claim 5 in a sufficient amount to treat or alleviate the symptoms associated with a cough, a cold, inflammation, a sore throat, or hoarseness.

17. A method for conveying, modifying or intensifying a feeling of freshness in the mouth and/or the respiratory tract comprising administering a compound of claim 1 to the mouth and/or the respiratory tract in a sufficient amount to convey, modify, or intensify a feeling of freshness.

18. A method for conveying, modifying or intensifying a feeling of freshness in the mouth and/or the respiratory tract comprising administering a compound of claim 4 to the mouth and/or the respiratory tract in a sufficient amount to convey, modify, or intensify a feeling of freshness.

19. A method for conveying, modifying or intensifying a feeling of freshness in the mouth and/or the respiratory tract comprising administering a mixture of claim 5 to the mouth and/or the respiratory tract in a sufficient amount to convey, modify, or intensify a feeling of freshness.

20. A method for manufacturing an alkylated tetrahydropyran of formula (I):

wherein:

one R1 is a branched or unbranched alkyl residue with from 1 to 3 C-atoms or a branched or unbranched alkenyl residue with 2 or 3 C-atoms and the other R1 is a branched or unbranched alkyl residue with 2 or 3 C-atoms or a branched or unbranched alkenyl residue with 2 or 3 C-atoms;

R2 is a branched or unbranched alkyl or an alkenyl residue with 3 or 4 C-atoms; and

R3 is a branched or unbranched alkyl residue with from 1 to 5 C-atoms;

comprising:

converting the aldehyde (B) with the alcohol component (A) and deriving the corresponding cyclized tetrahydropyran compound (C); and

if necessary reducing the tetrahydropyran compound (C) to the tetrahydropyran compound (D)

wherein:

R1 and R3 are as defined above; and

R a , R b and R c independently of one another represent hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, provided that R a , R b and R c in total contain 1 or 2 C-atoms.

21. The preparation of claim 11 wherein the preparation is an oral or nasal pharmaceutical preparation to be swallowed or chewed, further wherein said preparation is in the form of capsules, tablets, sugar-coated pills, granulates, pellets, solid mixtures, dispersions in liquid phases, emulsions, powders, solutions or pastes.