Liggett Group Inc.

Liggett & Myers, Incorporated

Andrew G Kallianos

Everett W Southwick

William F Cartwright

Melvyn Irving Simpson

Richard E Means

J Bowen Ross, Jr

A process for improving, enhancing or modifying the organoleptic properties of tobacco products which comprises adding thereto 7-methyl-1,2-benzopyrone.

7-Methyl-1,2-benzopyrone as a tobacco flavorant

A process for improving, enhancing or modifying the organoleptic properties of tobacco products which comprises adding thereto a compound possessing the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a straight or branched-chain alkyl, alkenyl or cyclic aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon group having less than 8 carbon atoms.

7-Alkoxy-1,2-benzopyrones as tobacco flavorants

A process for improving, enhancing or modifying the organoleptic properties of tobacco products which comprises adding thereto a compound selected from the group of alpha-cyclogeraniol, beta-cyclogeraniol, and certain ether, ester, thiol and thioether derivatives thereof.

Cyclogeraniol and derivatives thereof as tobacco flavorants

Cinnamic derivatives, especially the methyl or ethyl ethers of cinnamyl alcohol, para-methoxycinnamyl alcohol, and para-ethoxycinnamyl alcohol, are added to tobacco to improve the flavor and aroma of the tobacco and tobacco smoke.

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Durham, NC, United States of America

Andrew G Kallianos