(6Z)-non-6-enenitrile as a fragrance and flavor material
The present disclosure provides fragrance and flavor compositions as well as products incorporating such compositions. The disclosed compositions can include (6Z)-non-6-enenitrile of formula (I) and one or more additional fragrance and/or flavor components. The fragrance and flavor compositions of the present disclosure can have appealing, fresh, natural cucumber, melon, and/or violet profiles.
1. A fragrance composition comprising (6Z)-non-6-enenitrile and one or more additional fragrance components.
2. The fragrance composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises (6Z)-non-6-enenitrile in an amount from 0.1 ppm to 500,000 ppm, by weight.
3. The fragrance composition of claim 2 , wherein the composition comprises (6Z)-non-6-enenitrile in an amount from 0.1 ppm to 1000 ppm, by weight.
4. The fragrance composition of claim 3 , wherein the composition comprises (6Z)-non-6-enenitrile in an amount from 1 ppm to 300 ppm, by weight.
5. The fragrance composition of any one of claims 1 - 4 , wherein the fragrance composition is incorporated into a product selected from the group consisting of perfumes, colognes, air fresheners, candles, personal care products, cosmetics, detergents, fabric care products, and household cleaning agents.
6. The fragrance composition of claim 5 , wherein the product is personal care product selected from the group consisting of soaps, deodorants, shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, and shaving lotions.
7. The fragrance composition of claim 5 , wherein the product is a cosmetic selected from the group consisting of creams, lotions, ointments, oils, sprays, powders, gels, polishes, and lipsticks.
8. The fragrance composition of claim 5 , wherein the air freshener is an electronic air care device.
9. The fragrance composition of claim 5 , wherein the household cleaning agent is a bleach.
10. A flavor composition comprising (6Z)-non-6-enenitrile and one or more additional flavor components.
11. The flavor composition of claim 10 , wherein the composition comprises (6Z)-non-6-enenitrile in an amount from 0.001 ppm to 50,000 ppm, by weight.
12. The flavor composition of claim 11 , wherein the composition comprises (6Z)-non-6-enenitrile in an amount from 0.001 ppm to 10 ppm, by weight.
13. The flavor composition of claim 12 , wherein the composition comprises (6Z)-non-6-enenitrile in an amount from 0.005 ppm to 0.05 ppm, by weight.
14. The flavor composition of any one of claims 10 - 13 , wherein the flavor composition is incorporated into a product selected from the group consisting of foods, beverages, confectionaries, oral care products, pharmaceuticals, and gelatinous materials.
15. The flavor composition of claim 14 wherein the product is a beverage selected from the group consisting of alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, juices, teas, and flavored waters.
16. The flavor composition of claim 14 , wherein the product is a confectionery selected from the group consisting of candies and gums.
17. The flavor composition of claim 14 , wherein the product is an oral care product selected from the group consisting of toothpastes and mouthwashes.