abstract |
Novel 3-thia furans having the formula: WHERE R1 is straight chain or branched chain alkyl or alkenyl having from 1 up to 7 carbon atoms or is furyl, thienyl, toluyl, phenyl ethenyl or phenyl; and wherein each of R2, R3 and R4 is the same or different hydrogen or lower alkyl, such 3-thia furans being useful in altering the organoleptic properties of foodstuffs. |