WO2007065755A1

WO2007065755A1 - 2-methoxymethylphenol as perfume and aroma substance

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Publication number: WO2007065755A1
Application number: PCT/EP2006/067646
Authority: WO
Inventors: Johannes Panten; Axel Schöning; Thomas Obrocki; Bernd Wiedwald
Original assignee: Symrise Gmbh & Co. Kg
Priority date: 2005-12-09
Filing date: 2006-10-23
Publication date: 2007-06-14
Also published as: DE102005058792A1

Abstract

A description is given of the use of 2-methoxymethylphenol as perfume or aroma substance having a vanilla-like, clove-like and/or leather-like note. In addition, a description is given of the use of 2-methoxymethylphenol as a booster for perfumes or aroma substances, in particular for those having fresh, fruity and/or sweet notes.

Description

2-methoxymethylphenol as a fragrance and aroma

The present invention relates primarily to the use of 2-methoxymethylphenol as a fragrance or aroma substance with a vanilla, carnation and / or leathery note. The invention also relates to the use of 2-methoxymethylphenol as a booster (enhancer) for fragrance or flavoring substances, in particular for fragrance or flavoring substances with fresh, fruity and / or sweet notes.

The invention further relates to certain methods for imparting, modifying and / or enhancing (boosting) an odor or taste with one, several or all of the notes vanilla, clove-like and / or leathery, and methods for modifying and / or enhancing (boosting) a smell and / or taste with one, several or all of the notes fresh, fruity and / or sweet.

The invention also relates to certain fragrance or flavoring compositions which

2-Methoxymethylphenol include and processes for the preparation of corresponding fragrance or flavoring compositions. The invention also relates to a Product comprising a fragrance or flavoring composition according to the invention (for preferred product types see below).

The invention also relates to the use of 2-methoxymethylphenol or a mixture containing 2-methoxymethylphenol as an agent for providing (a) hair or (b) textile fibers with a vanilla, carnation and / or leathery fragrance and corresponding methods and (preferably surfactant-containing) Mixtures.

The invention also relates to the use of 2-methoxymethylphenol as an agent for increasing the substantivity and / or retention of an odorant mixture and / or as a fixator and the use of 2-methoxymethylphenol as an agent for increasing the odor of other odorants perceived via a surfactant-containing aqueous solution .

The invention also relates to methods for providing (a) hair or (b) textile fibers with a fruity, fresh and / or sweet smell. Finally, the invention also relates to products containing 2-methoxymethylphenol and in addition, for. B. include other fragrances and / or surfactants.

Despite a large number of existing fragrances, there is still a general need in the perfume industry for new fragrances which, in addition to their primary, namely odor properties, have additional positive secondary properties, such as, for example, greater stability under certain application conditions, higher yield, better quality Adhesion, a greater charisma or better dermatological and toxicological properties compared to comparable fragrances, such as good biodegradability. Especially in the recent past, concerns about some of the commonly used fragrances have been raised regarding the latter properties. It is to be expected that their use will be limited in the future or that the use will have to be dispensed with entirely. There is therefore basically a need in the perfume industry for further fragrances which are suitable for producing fragrance compositions or perfumed articles. In particular, there is a need for odoriferous substances which, due to the technical properties mentioned above, such as strength or yield, lead to an increased use of perfume oils.

According to a primary aspect, the present invention relates to the use of 2-methoxymethylphenol as a fragrance or aroma substance with a vanilla, carnation and / or leathery note.

Another aspect of the present invention relates to the use of 2-methoxymethylphenol as a booster for fragrance or flavoring substances, in particular for fragrance or flavoring substances with fresh, fruity and / or sweet notes. As a "booster" (enhancer), 2-methoxymethylphenol enhances the smell or taste of odoriferous or aromatic substances, especially fresh, fruity and / or sweet notes. The so-called "boost effect" is particularly pronounced in perfume oils, especially perfume oils with fruity, fresh and / or sweet notes.

The structural formula of 2-methoxymethylphenol is shown below:

The connection is known from the literature.

For example, in J. Org. Chem. 1999, 64, 3012-3018 describes the synthesis of o-methoxymethylphenol from o-hydroxybenzyl alcohol (salicyl alcohol) and methanol at a relatively low temperature (424 K).

Chem. Pharm. Bull. 2002, 50 (3), 380-383 describes etherification using trifluoromethanesulfonic acid salts of the rare earths. - A -

In Acta Chem. Scand. 1999, 53, 258-262 is shown as a by-product in the novel ortho-formylation of phenols using magnesium chloride and triethylamine.

The olfactory properties of 2-methoxymethylphenol (2-hydroxy-benzyl-methyl ether) have so far been described once, namely in the journal "Fragrances, Aromas, Personal Care Products" 1964, 15 (11), 407-9. The smell is referred to as " Guaiacol reminiscent ". No examples of the effects of 2-methoxymethylphenol in perfume oils were given. S. Arctander describes Guaiacol in Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, Vol. I and II, Montclair, NJ, 1969, self-published, as a substance with a strong smoke-like , medical grade that is sweeter than that of phenol.

The description of the smell "reminiscent of Guaiacol" is therefore neither complete nor accurate, if not completely wrong. Our own investigations showed that the 2-methoxymethylphenol to be used according to the invention has a strong vanilla, carnation and leathery odor.

Two important aspects of the present invention, which relate to preferred uses of 2-methoxymethylphenol, have already been stated above; further aspects of the present invention result in particular from the attached patent claims, but also from the present description including the examples.

The fact that 2-methoxymethylphenol in accordance with the first aspect of the present invention has an expressive smell of vanilla, clove and leather is surprising since it is structurally different from known substances with a similar smell. A change of substitution patterns on aromatic rings usually leads to significantly different olfactory properties even with otherwise structurally similar compounds. The following Table 1 shows examples of selected compounds whose olfactory properties are described with nelkig, vanilla or leathery (K. Bauer, D. Garbe and H. Surburg, Common Fragrance and Flavor Materials, 4 ^approx. Ed., Wiley-VCH, Weinheim 2001): Table 1 :

Odor

Name structure

spelling

Eugenol carnation

Isoeugenol carnation

Vanilla vanilla, sweet

p-tert-butylphenol leathery

It is astonishing that 2-methoxymethylphenol combines the sensory properties of all the above-mentioned compounds, while these are only characteristic of one smell.

As already stated above, according to a further aspect of the present invention, it was found that 2-methoxymethylphenol is outstandingly suitable for enhancing (boosting) an odor or taste with fruity, fresh and / or sweet notes. This property of 2-methoxymethylphenol is illustrated using a perfume oil with a fruity raspberry note in Example 2 (see below). In analogous tests, particularly good results were obtained when 2-methoxymethylphenol was combined with one or more of the compounds listed in Table 2.

Table 2: Compounds with a fruity, fresh and / or sweet note for the preferred combination with 2-methoxymethylphenol

Ethyl-3-methyl-3-

strawberry

phenyl glycidate

Isamic acid butyrate

banana

(Isoamyl butyrate)

Isoacetic acid acetate

banana

(Isoamyl acetate)

N-Butyl acetate

Apple

(Butyl acetate)

Ethyl butyrate

pineapple

(Ethyl butyrate)

3-methyl-butyric acid ethyl blueberries

o (ethyl isovalerate)

n-Hexanoic acid ethyl ester

pineapple

(Ethyl caproat)

It was explained above that according to a first aspect of the present invention, 2-methoxymethylphenol is used as a fragrance or aroma substance with a vanilla, carnation and / or leathery note. A corresponding method according to the invention for imparting, modifying and / or enhancing (boosting) an odor or taste with one, several or all of the notes vanilla, clove-like and / or leathery comprises a step in which a quantity of 2-methoxymethylphenol or a 2-methoxymethylphenol comprehensive fragrance or flavoring composition is brought into contact with a product or mixed. The product can be, for example, a further fragrance or flavoring substance or a mixture of other fragrance or flavoring substances.

With regard to a second aspect of the present invention, it has already been stated that 2-methoxymethylphenol acts as a booster for odoriferous or flavoring substances. fe can be used. A corresponding method for modifying and / or enhancing (boosting) an odor and / or taste with one, several or all of the notes fresh, fruity and / or sweet comprises the following step:

- Mixing one or more fragrance or aroma substances with one, several or all of the notes fresh, fruity and / or sweet, with an amount of 2-methoxymethylphenol which is sufficient to give the odor and / or taste impression of the odorant or Aroma substances that cause one or more of the notes fresh, fruity and / or sweet to be modified by sensors and / or intensified.

In mixtures with other fragrance or aroma substances, the 2-methoxymethylphenol to be used according to the invention is able to intensify the intensity of the fragrance or aroma substance mixture even in small doses and to round off the overall appearance of the mixture and to give the mixture more radiance, gloss, harmony and naturalness to lend.

Fragrance or flavoring compositions which comprise 2-methoxymethylphenol and one or more further fragrance or flavoring substances (in particular fragrance or flavoring substances with a fruity, fresh and / or sweet note) have a surprising olfactory quality. The invention also relates to corresponding fragrance or flavoring compositions which comprise 2-methoxymethylphenol and one or more further fragrance or flavoring substances. At least three different types of fragrance or flavoring compositions according to the invention can be distinguished from one another, although the transitions from one type to the other are fluid. In type (i) of a fragrance or aroma composition according to the invention, the amount of 2-methoxymethylphenol is sufficient to impart one, more or all of the notes vanilla, clove-like and / or leathery. This type of composition (i) exists in particular when none of the other fragrance or aroma substances itself conveys one, several or all of the notes vanilla, carnation and / or leathery, but the amount of 2-methoxymethylphenol is sufficient to convey one, several or all of these notes.

In type (ii) of a fragrance or flavoring composition according to the invention, the further fragrance or flavoring agent (s) impart one, several or all of the notes vanilla, clove-like, leathery, fresh, fruity and / or sweet and the amount of 2-methoxymethylphenol is sufficient, modify and / or reinforce (to boost) one or more of these notes.

According to type (iii) of a fragrance or flavoring composition according to the invention, the amount of 2-methoxymethylphenol is sufficient to give the fragrance or flavoring composition (out) radiation, gloss, roundness, naturalness and / or harmony.

Particularly preferred are fragrance or flavoring compositions according to the invention which, in addition to the 2-methoxymethylphenol to be used according to the invention, contain one or more further fragrance or flavorings which are selected from the group consisting of:

2-methyl-butyric acid ethyl ester, 4- (p-hydroxyphenyl) -2-butanone, ethyl 3-methyl-3-phenylglycidate, butyric acid isamyl ester, acetic acid isoamyl ester, acetic acid n-butyl ester, butyric acid ethyl ester, 3-methyl-butyric acid ethyl ester, n-hexanoic acid ethyl ester, n-hexanoic acid allyl ester, ethyl 2-trans-4-cis decadienoate, 1, 1-dimethoxy-2,2,5-trimethyl-4-hexane, 2,6-dimethyl-5-hepten-1-al, gamma Undecalactone, gamma-nonalactone, vanillin, ethylvanillin, maltol, ethylmaltol and mixtures thereof. Compare Table 2 above.

Compositions comprising 2-methoxymethylphenol and one or more further odoriferous or aromatic substances selected from the group consisting of 2-methyl-butyric acid ethyl ester, 4- (p-hydroxyphenyl) -2-butanone, ethyl-3-methyl-3- phenylglycidate, butyric acid isoamyl ester, acetic acid isoamyl ester, acetic acid n-butyl ester, butyric acid ethyl ester, 3-methyl-butyric acid ethyl ester, n-hexanoic acid ethyl ester, n-hexanoic acid allyl ester, ethyl 2-trans-4-cis-decadienoate, 1, 1-dimethoxy-2,2 5-trimethyl-4-hexane, 2,6-dimethyl-5-hepten-1-al, gamma-undecalactone, and gamma-nonalactone, ie the Compounds in Table 2 with the exception of vanillin, ethylvanillin, maltol and ethylmaltol. In combination with these compounds with fruity flavors, 2-methoxymethylphenol achieves the best sensory results and effects. Particularly preferred are fragrance or flavoring compositions according to the invention (in particular comprising compounds of Table 2) which contain an amount of 2-methoxymethylphenol in the range from 0.0001 to 90% by weight, preferably 0.01 to 70% by weight and particularly preferred 0.1 to 50 wt .-%, based on the total amount of the fragrance or flavoring composition. If 2-methoxymethylphenol is mainly used to give a fragrance or aroma composition more radiation, shine, roundness, naturalness and / or harmony and / or to modify or reinforce certain notes, especially notes of the fruity, fresh and / or sweet, the proportion of 2-methoxymethylphenol is preferably quite low and preferably in the range from 0.01 to 5% by weight, preferably in the range from 0.1 to 2% by weight, based on the total amount of odoriferous or Flavor composition. If a comparatively low concentration is selected within the preferred concentration ranges, depending on the other components of the respective composition, the intrinsic odor or taste notes given above are not conveyed in some cases.

Fragrance or flavoring compositions according to the invention are preferably used for the production of perfumed or flavored products (articles); for preferred perfumed or flavored products see below. The sensory properties, material properties (such as solubility in common solvents and compatibility with other common constituents of such products) and the toxicological harmlessness of the compound to be used according to the invention underline their particular suitability for the purposes mentioned. Fragrance or flavoring compositions according to the invention are particularly preferred in which the effects of types (i), (ii) and (iii) occur side by side and overlapping one another. An example of such a preferred fragrance composition (perfume composition) is given in Example 2 below. Starting from a basic composition, the addition of a quantity of 2-methoxymethylphenol (i) adds (conveyed) the notes of vanilla, carnation and leathery, (ii) the impression of freshness and fruitiness is strengthened and (iii) the composition becomes overall shiny, more rounded and has more harmony and naturalness. By varying the starting composition, the expert can arrive at a large number of further fragrance compositions in which the effects of types (i), (ii) and (iii) occur side by side.

A fragrance or flavoring composition according to the invention is produced according to the invention by mixing 2-methoxymethylphenol with customary further constituents of a fragrance or flavoring composition, the 2-methoxymethylphenol being used in an amount sufficient to provide an odor in the fragrance or flavoring composition. or to convey, modify and / or reinforce taste. The example of a "fruity-vanilla raspberry" fragrance composition given below clearly demonstrates the olfactory effect of 2-methoxymethylphenol. In a preferred method for producing a fragrance or flavoring composition with a fruity, fresh and / or sweet note, the usual components are included the olfactory or aroma substance composition olfactory or aroma substances, which are selected from the group already mentioned above, which consists of: 2-methyl-butyric acid ethyl ester, 4- (p-hydroxyphenyl) -2-butanone, ethyl-3-methyl-3- phenylglycidate, butyric acid isoamyl ester, acetic acid isoamyl ester, acetic acid n-butyl ester, butyric acid ethyl ester, 3-methyl-butyric acid ethyl ester, n-hexanoic acid ethyl ester, n-hexanoic acid allyl ester, ethyl 2-trans-4-cis-decadienoate, 1, 1-dimethoxy-2,2-dimethoxy 5-trimethyl-4-hexane, 2,6-dimethyl-5-hepten-1-al, gamma undecalactone, gamma nonalactone, vanillin, ethyl vanillin, maltol, ethyl maltol and mixtures thereof. Again, the compounds 2-methyl-butyric acid ethyl ester, 4- (p-hydroxyphenyl) -2-butanone, ethyl 3-methyl-3-phenylglycidate, butyric acid isoamyl ester, acetic acid isoamyl ester, acetic acid n-butyl ester, butyric acid ethyl ester, 3-methyl are particularly preferred -butyric acid ethyl ester, n-hexanoic acid ethyl ester, n-hexanoic acid allyl ester, ethyl 2-trans-4-cis-decadienoate, 1, 1-dimethoxy-2,2,5-trimethyl-4-hexane, 2,6-dimethyl-5-heptene -1-al, gamma undecalactone, gamma-nonalactone and mixtures thereof.

The invention also relates to the use of 2-methoxymethylphenol as an agent for increasing the substantivity and / or retention of a fragrance mixture (fragrance composition) and / or as a fixator.

Fragrance mixtures containing 2-methoxymethylphenol or 2-methoxymethylphenol (as characterized above) are characterized by a high absorbency (self-adhesion on a substrate) and a high substantivity (ability to absorb from a, usually aqueous, phase onto a substrate or also after a washing or rinsing process to remain on a substrate). This effect is particularly evident on substrates such as skin, hair and textile fibers (e.g. wool, cotton, linen, synthetic fibers).

Particularly preferred perfumed products according to the invention are therefore detergents, hygiene or care products, in particular in the field of body and hair care, cosmetics and the household.

Another important integration-related requirement for fragrances and fragrance mixtures, in particular for products containing surfactants, is their substantivity towards or retention on the substrate, in particular hair or textile fibers. The terms "substantivity" and "retention" are e.g. detailed in EP 1 201 738 A1, cf. there the sections [0004] - [0005]. Fragrance substances with high substantivity and / or retention are therefore also generally sought.

According to these findings, the further aspect of

Invention in particular the use of 2-methoxymethylphenol as an agent for increasing the substantivity and / or retention of a fragrance mixture (especially opposite or on hair or textile fibers), preferably a fragrance mixture with a fruity, fresh and / or sweet note. By adding 2-methoxymethylphenol to a given fragrance mixture with only low substantivity and / or retention, these properties are improved in a particularly advantageous manner. For example, a fruity, fresh and / or sweet-scented, but due to insufficient substantivity of the fragrances contained, not suitable for passing on a fruity, fresh and / or sweet smell to laundry (textile fibers) or hair, an aqueous washing solution (or a Corresponding detergent or shampoo or the like) by adding 2-methoxymethylphenol into a solution that excellently transmits a fruity, fresh and / or sweet smell - and the fruity, fresh and / adheres to the treated substrates (hair or textile fibers) or sweet smell for a long time.

A corresponding method according to the invention for providing (a) hair or (b) textile fibers with a vanilla, carnation and / or leathery fragrance comprises the following steps:

Providing a mixture containing 2-methoxymethylphenol, applying the mixture to the hair or the textile fibers.

A corresponding method according to the invention for providing (a) hair or (b) textile fibers with a fruity, fresh and / or sweet smell comprises the following steps:

Providing a fragrance mixture (fragrance composition) according to the invention, comprising 2-methoxymethylphenol and one or more further fragrances, which convey one, several or all of the (olfactory) notes fresh, fruity and / or sweet, the amount at

2-methoxymethylphenol is sufficient to modify and / or enhance (to boost) one or more of these notes,

Apply the mixture to the hair or textile fibers. A surfactant-containing mixture, in particular a solution which comprises: (a) water, (b) 2-methoxymethylphenol (for example, for example), is particularly suitable for the uses according to the invention or the corresponding processes which relate to the treatment of hair or textile fibers. in the form of a fragrance combination according to the invention) and (c) one or more surfactants, the concentration of 2-methoxymethylphenol in the solution being in the range from 10 ^{~ 7-10} ^{~ 1} % by weight. Other fragrances (as part of a fragrance composition according to the invention, in particular one with a vanilla, carnation, leathery, fresh, fruity and / or sweet note) and / or other conventional additives may be present.

Preferred products according to the invention are (a) perfume oil mixtures (as an example for fragrance compositions according to the invention) for formulations containing surfactants, such as e.g. Cleaning agents, detergents, fabric softeners and personal care products and (b) the corresponding surfactant-containing formulations themselves. The preferred surfactant-containing formulations which can be used in the context of the present invention generally comprise, in addition to the fragrance compositions according to the invention, substances from the class of anionic surfactants, such as carboxylates , Sulfates, sulfonates and phosphates, the cationic surfactants such as quaternary ammonium salts, the amphoteric surfactants such as betaines, and the nonionic surfactants such as ethoxylates and propoxylates.

The sulfates and sulfonates are preferred among the anionic surfactants. In the case of the sulfates, those having 12 to 18 carbon atoms and a degree of ethoxylation of 1 to a maximum of 5 are preferred. Sodium lauryl ether sulfate is particularly preferred, preferably with an average degree of ethoxylation of 2 to 4.

Among the sulfonates, the linear sodium alkylbenzenesulfonates with an average of about 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain are particularly preferred, these consisting of homologous residues with 10 to 14 carbon atoms (“dodecylbenzenesulfonate”). From the group of nonionic surfactants, the ethoxylated fatty alcohols which are obtained by ethoxylating alcohols with 12 to 18 carbon atoms (fatty alcohol ethoxylates with 12 to 18 C atoms) are preferred. The degree of ethoxylation can vary within wide limits, but products with an average degree of ethoxylation of 5 to 10, in particular 7 moles of added ethylene oxide per mole of fatty alcohol are particularly preferred.

Among the betaines, those of the acid amide type with the structure listed are particularly preferred.

A preferred radical RC = O is the cut from the fatty acids of coconut oil, in which the main constituent is lauric acid with 45-50%.

In combination with selected surfactants, the favorable properties of 2-methoxymethylphenol are surprisingly strong. A corresponding surfactant formulation according to the invention (as an example of an article according to the invention) comprises 2-methoxymethylphenol and one or more surfactants which are selected from the group consisting of:

Linear alkylbenzenesulfonates (especially those mentioned above, such as the linear sodium alkylbenzenesulfonates),

Fatty alcohol ethoxylates with 12-18 C atoms (in particular those mentioned above, i.e. for example those with the degree of ethoxylation designated above as preferred),

Lauryl ether sulfates (in particular those mentioned above, for example the sodium lauryl ether sulfate mentioned above) and Betaines (in particular those mentioned above, for example betaines of the acid amide type with the structure listed above).

Linear alkylbenzenesulfonates and fatty alcohol ethoxylates with 12-18 C atoms are preferably used next to one another, in particular in detergent powders.

Likewise, lauryl ether sulfates (in particular the above-mentioned sodium lauryl ether sulfate) and betaines (in particular betaines of the acid amide type with the structure listed above) are preferably used next to one another, in particular in mild detergents, shampoos and shower gels. The concentration of the surface-active substances in the surfactant formulations according to the invention is generally not critical. Preferred concentrations depend on the type of surfactant and the particular application. For example, they can be less than 1% by weight in special bleaching products, but more than 99% by weight in soaps or washing powder. For certain fields of application, certain combinations and concentrations are preferred in surfactant formulations according to the invention. Mixtures according to the invention (detergent formulations) are preferred in which the proportion of linear alkylbenzenesulfonates in the range from 7 to 10% by weight and / or the proportion of fatty alcohol ethoxylates with 12-18 C atoms in the range from 3 to 6% by weight is based on the total mass of the mixture. Mixtures according to the invention (formulations for mild detergents, shampoos and shower gels) are also preferred in which the proportion of sodium lauryl ether sulfate is in the range from 7 to 13% by weight and / or the proportion of betaine (in particular betaine of the acid amide type with the structure listed above) Range of 1 - 3 wt .-%, based in each case on the total mass of the mixture.

When using surfactant formulations according to the invention, the substantivity of the 2-methoxymethylphenol on hair and textile fibers is so pronounced that the impression arises that the surfactants present bring the 2-methoxymethylphenol into the aqueous phase first, but this compound in the presence of hair or textile fibers from the water phase and pushed onto the hair or textile fiber. However, there is currently no scientific explanation for this observation.

In addition to its properties as a "booster" and its high absorbency, 2-methoxymethylphenol is characterized by its fixing properties. Such a fixator increases the adhesive strength of other fragrances, whether by lowering their vapor pressure or enhancing their odor (e.g. lowering the threshold value). The invention therefore also relates, as already mentioned, to the use of 2-methoxymethylphenol or a fragrance mixture comprising 2-methoxymethylphenol (as characterized above) as a fixator.

2-Methoxymethylphenol is preferably prepared using one of the etherification methods described above, starting from salicyl alcohol.

In our own investigations, 2-methoxymethylphenol was produced, for example, from salicylaldehyde by reduction with sodium borohydride and subsequent etherification of the salicyl alcohol formed with methanol in the presence of sulfuric acid (see Example 1, below):

Because of its olfactory properties, 2-methoxymethylphenol is particularly suitable for use in fragrance and flavoring compositions. The compound can be used in numerous products in combination with a large number of other fragrance or aroma substances. The compound can be combined particularly advantageously with other odoriferous or aromatic substances in different, different proportions to form novel odoriferous or aromatic substance compositions. It is advantageous to combine 2-methoxymethylphenol with at least one other fragrance or flavoring agent and thus to form a new fragrance or flavoring agent composition; preferably the further smelling or aromatic substance one or more of the compounds listed in Table 2. In this way, particularly interesting and natural new and original fragrance notes can be created. Fragrances that are advantageously suitable for combination can be found, for example, in S. Arctander, Perfume and Flavor Materials, Vol. I and II, Montclair, NJ 1969, Eigenverlag, or K. Bauer et al., Common Fragrance and Flavor Materials, 4th Edition, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim 2001. The following may be mentioned in detail:

Extracts from natural raw materials such as essential oils, concretes, absolute, resins, resinoids, balms, tinctures such as B. Ambratincture; Amyris oil; Angelica seed oil; Angelica root oil; Anise oil; Valerian oil; Basil oil; Baummoos -Absolue; Bay oil; Mugwort oil; Benzoeresin; Bergamot oil; Beeswax absolute; Birch tar oil; Bitter almond oil; Savory oil; Bucco leaf oil; Cabreuva oil; Cade oil; Calmus oil; Camphor oil; Cananga oil; Cardamom oil; Cascarilla oil; Cassia oil; Cassie absolute; Castoreum-absolue; Cedar leaf oil; Cedarwood oil; Cistus oil; Citronell oil; Lemon oil; Copaiva balm; Copaivabalsam oil; Coriander oil; Costus root oil; Cumin oil; Cypress oil; Davana oil; Dill herb oil; Dill seed oil; Eau de brouts absolute; Oakmoss absolute; Elemi oil; Tarragon oil; Eucalyptus citriodora oil; Eucalyptus oil; Fennel oil; Spruce needle oil; Galbanum oil; Galbanumresin; Geranium oil; Grapefruit oil; Guaiac wood oil; Gurjun balm; Gurjun balsam oil; Helichrysum absolute; Helichrysum oil; Ginger oil; Iris root absolute; Iris root oil; Jasmine absolute; Calamus oil; Chamomile oil blue; Roman chamomile oil; Carrot seed oil; Cascilla oil; Pine oil; Spearmint oil; Caraway oil; Labdana oil; Labdanum absolute; Labdanumresin; Lavandin absolute; Lavandin oil; Lavender absolute; Lavender oil; Lemongrass oil; Loving stick oil; Distilled lime oil; Lime oil pressed; Linaloe oil; Litsea cubeba oil; Bay leaf oil; Mace oil; Mayonnaise oil; Mandarin oil; Massoir oil; Mimosa absolute; Musk grain oil; Musk tincture; Muscat Sage Oil; Nutmeg oil; Myrrh absolute; Myrrh oil; Myrtle oil; Clove leaf oil; Clove flower oil; Neroli oil; Olibanum absolute; Olibanum oil; Opopanax oil; Orange blossom absolute; Orange oil; Original oil; Palmarosa oil; Patchouli oil; Perilla oil; Peru balsam oil; Parsley leaf oil; Parsley seed oil; Petitgrain oil; Peppermint oil; Pepper oil; Allspice oil; Pine oil; Poley oil; Rose absolute; Rosewood oil; Rose oil; Rosemary oil; Dalmatian sage oil; Sage oil spanish; Sandalwood oil; Celery seed oil; Spiklavendel oil; Star anise oil; Styrax oil; Tagetes oil; Pine needle oil; Tea tree oil; Turpentine oil; Thyme oil; Tolu balm; Tonka absolute; Tuberose absolute; Vanilla extract; Violet leaf absolute; Verbena oil; Vetiver oil; Juniper berry oil; Wine yeast oil; Wormwood oil; Wintergreen oil; Ylang oil; Hyssop oil; Cibet absolute; Cinnamon leaf oil; Cinnamon bark oil and fractions thereof, or ingredients isolated from them;

Individual fragrances from the group of hydrocarbons, such as 3-carene; alpha-pinene; beta-pinene; alpha terpinene; gamma terpinene; p-cymene; Bisabolene; Camphene; Caryophyllene; Cedren; Farnese; Lime; Longifolene; Myrcene; Ocimen; Valencene; (E ₁ Z) -1, 3, 5-undecatriene; Styrene; Diphenylmethane; aliphatic alcohols such as hexanol; Octanol; 3-octanol; 2,6-dimethylheptanol; 2-methyl-2-heptanol; 2-methyl-2-octanol; (E) -2-hexenol; (E) - and (Z) -3-hexenol; 1-octen-3-ol; Mixture of 3,4,5,6,6-pentamethyl-3/4-hepten-2-ol and 3,5,6,6-tetramethyl-4-methyleneheptan-2-ol; (E, Z) -2,6-nonadienol; 3,7-dimethyl-7-methoxyoctan-2-ol; 9-decenol; 10-undecenol; 4-methyl-3-decen-5-ol; aliphatic aldehydes and their acetals such as hexanal; Heptanal; Octanal; Nonanal; Decanal; Undecanal; Dodecanal; Tridecanal; 2-methyloctanal; 2-methyl nonanal; (E) -2-hexenal; (Z) -4-heptenal; 2,6-dimethyl-5-heptenal; 10- undecenal; (E) -4-decenal; 2-dodecenal; 2,6,10-trimethyl-9-undecenal; 2,6,10-trimethyl-5,9-undecadienal; Heptanal diethylacetal; 1,1-dimethoxy-2,2,5-trimethyl-4-hexene; Citronellyloxyacetaldehyde; 1 - (1-methoxy-propoxy) - (E / Z) -3-hexene; aliphatic ketones and their oximes such as 2-heptanone; 2-octanone; 3-octanone; 2-nonanone; 5-methyl-3-heptanone; 5-methyl-3-heptanone oxime; 2,4,4,7-tetramethyl-6-octen-3-one; 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one; the aliphatic sulfur-containing compounds such as 3-methylthio-hexanol; 3-methylthiohexyl acetate; 3-mercaptohexanol; 3-mercaptohexyl acetate; 3-mercaptohexyl butyrate; 3-acetylthiohexyl acetate; 1-menthen-8-thiol; aliphatic nitriles such as 2-nonenenitrile; 2-undecenonitrile; 2-tridecenonitrile; 3,12-tridecadienonitrile; 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienonitrile; 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenonitrile; the ester of aliphatic carboxylic acids such as (E) - and (Z) -3-hexenyl formate;

Ethyl acetoacetate; Isoamyl acetate; Hexyl acetate; 3,5,5-trimethylhexyl acetate; 3-

Methyl 2-butenyl acetate; (E) -2-hexenyl acetate; (E) - and (Z) -3-hexenyl acetate; Octyl acetate; 3-octyl acetate; 1-octen-3-ylacetate; Ethyl butyrate; Butyl butyrate,; Isoamyl butyrate; Hexyl butyrate; (E) - and (Z) -3-hexenyl isobutyrate; Hexyl crotonate; Ethyl isomerate; Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate; Ethyl hexanoate; Allyl hexanoate; Ethyl heptanoate;

Allyl heptanoate; Ethyl octanoate; Ethyl (E, Z) -2,4-decadienoate; Methyl 2-octinate;

Methyl 2-noninate; Allyl-2-isoamyloxyacetate; Methyl 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienoate; 4-methyl-2-pentyl crotonate; the acyclic terpene alcohols such as B. Citronellol; Geraniol; Nerol; Linalool; Lavadulol; Nerolidol; Farnesol; Tetrahydrolinalool; Tetrahydrogeraniol; 2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol; 2,6-dimethyloctan-2-ol; 2-methyl-6-methylene-7-octen-2-ol; 2,6-dimethyl-5,7-octadien-2-ol; 2,6-dimethyl-3,5-octadien-2-ol; 3,7-dimethyl-4,6-octadien-3-ol; 3,7-dimethyl-1,5,7-octatrien-3-ol 2,6-dimethyl-2,5,7-octatrien-1-ol; as well as their formates, acetates, propionates, isobutyrates, butyrates, isovalerianates, pentanoates, hexanoates, crotonates, tiglinates and 3-methyl-2-butenoate; the acyclic terpene aldehydes and ketones such as B. Geranial; Neral; Citronel IaI; 7-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal; 7-methoxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal; 2,6,10-trimethyl-9-undecenal; Geranylacetone; as well as the dimethyl and diethyl acetals of geranial, neral, 7-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal; the cyclic terpene alcohols such as B. menthol; Isopulegol; alpha-terpineol; Terpinenol-4; Menthan-8-ol; Menthan-1-ol; Menthan-7-ol; Borneol; Isoborneol; Linalool oxide; Nopol; Cedrol; Ambrinol; Vetiverol; Guajol; as well as their formats, Acetates, propionates, isobutyrates, butyrates, isovalerianates, pentanoates, hexanoates, crotonates, tiglinates and 3-methyl-2-butenoate; the cyclic terpene aldehydes and ketones such. B. Menthon; Isomenthon; 8-mercaptomenthan-3-one; Carvon; Camphor; Fenchone; alpha-lonon; beta-lonon; alpha-n-methyl ionone; beta-n-methyl ionone; alpha-isomethylionone; beta-isomethyl ionone; alpha-lron; alpha damascon; beta-damascon; beta damascenon; delta-damascon; gamma-damascon; 1 - (2,4,4-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl) -2-buten-1-one; 1, 3,4,6,7,8a-hexahydro-1, 1,5,5-tetramethyl-2H-2,4a-methanonaphthalene-8 (5H) -one; 2-methyl-4- (2,6, 6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl) -2-butenal; Nootcat; Dihydronootcatone; 4,6,8-megastigatrien-3-one; alpha-sinensal; beta-sinensal; acetylated cedarwood oil (methyl cedryl ketone); cyclic alcohols such as 4-tert-butylcyclohexanol; 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexanol; 3-isocamphylcyclohexanol; 2,6,9-trimethyl-Z2, Z5, E9-cyclododecatrien-1-ol; 2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ol; cycloaliphatic alcohols such as alpha, 3,3-

Trimethylcyclohexylmethanol; 1- (4-isopropylcyclohexyl) ethanol; 2-methyl-4- (2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopent-1-yl) butanol; 2-methyl-4- (2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopent-1-yl) -2-buten-1-ol; 2-ethyl-4- (2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopent-1-yl) -2-buten-1-ol; 3-methyl-5- (2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopent-1-yl) pentan-2-ol; 3-methyl-5- (2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopent-1-yl) -4-penten-2-ol; 3,3-dimethyl-5- (2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopent-1-yl) -4-penten-2-ol; 1 - (2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexyl) pentan-3-ol; 1 - (2,2,6-

Trimethylcyclohexyl) hexan-3-ol; cyclic and cycloaliphatic ethers such as e.g. Cineol; Cedryl methyl ether; Cyclododecyl methyl ether; 1, 1-dimethoxycyclododecane; (Ethoxymethoxy) cyclododecane; alpha-cedrenepoxide; 3a, 6, 6,9a-

Tetramethyldodecahydronaphtho [2,1 -b] furan; 3a-ethyl-6,6,9a-trimethyldodecahydronaphtho [2,1-b] furan; 1,5,9-trimethyl-13-oxabicyclo [10.1.0] trideca-4,8-diene; Rose oxide; 2- (2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl) -5-methyl-5- (1-methylpropyl) -1, 3-dioxane; cyclic and macrocyclic ketones such as 4-tert-butylcyclohexanone; 2,2,5-trimethyl-5-pentylcyclopentanone; 2-heptylcyclopentanone; 2-

Pentylcyclopentanone; 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one; 3-methyl-cis-2-penten-1-yl-2-cyclopenten-1-one; 3-methyl-2-pentyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one; 3-methyl-4-cyclopentadecenone; S-methyl-δ-cyclopentadecenone; 3-

Methylcyclopentadecanone; 4- (1-ethoxyvinyl) -3,3,5,5-tetramethylcyclohexanone; 4-tert-pentylcyclohexanone; 5-cyclohexadecen-1-one; 6,7-dihydro-1,1,3,3-pentamethyl-4 (5H) -indanone; 8-cyclohexadecen-1-one; θ-cycloheptadecen-i-one; Cyclopentadecanone; Cyclohexadecanone; cycloaliphatic aldehydes such as e.g. 2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexenecarbaldehyde; 2-methyl-4- (2,2,6-trimethyl-cyclohexen-1-yl) -2-butenal; 4- (4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl) -3-cyclohexenecarbaldehyde; 4- (4-methyl-3-penten-1-yl) -3-cyclohexenecarbaldehyde; the cycloaliphatic ketones such as. B. 1- (3,3-Dimethylcyclohexyl) -4-penten-1-one; 2,2-dimethyl-1- (2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl) -1-propanone; 1 - (5,5-dimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl) -4-penten-1-one; 2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-1, 2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-2-naphthalenyl methyl ketone; Methyl ^ .θ.iO-trimethyl ^ .δ.θ-cyclododecatrienyl ketone; tert-butyl- (2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl) ketone; the esters of cyclic alcohols such as e.g. 2-tert-butylcyclohexyl acetate; 4-tert-butylcyclohexyl acetate; 2-tert-pentylcyclohexyl acetate; 4-tert

Pentylcyclohexyl acetate; 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl acetate; Decahydro-2-naphthyl acetate; 2-cyclopentylcyclopentyl crotonate; 3-pentyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ylacetate; Decahydro-2,5,5,8a-tetramethyl-2-naphthylacetate; 4,7-methano

3a, 4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-5, or 6-indenyl acetate; 4,7-methano-3a, 4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-5, or 6-indenylpropionate; 4,7-methano-3a, 4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-5, or 6-indenyl isobutyrate; 4,7-methanooctahydro-5 or 6-indenyl acetate; the ester of cycloaliphatic alcohols such as I-cyclohexylethyl crotonate; the ester of cycloaliphatic carboxylic acids such as. B. allyl-3-cyclohexylpropionate;

Allylcyclohexyloxyacetate; ice and trans methyl dihydrojasmonate; ice and trans methyl jasmonate; Methyl 2-hexyl-3-oxocyclopentane carboxylate; Ethyl-2-ethyl-6,6- dimethyl 2-cyclohexenecarboxylate; Ethyl 2,3,6,6-tetramethyl-2-cyclohexenecarboxylate; Ethyl 2-methyl-1, 3-dioxolane-2-acetate; araliphatic alcohols such as benzyl alcohol; 1-phenylethyl alcohol; 2-phenylethyl alcohol; 3-phenylpropanol; 2-phenylpropanol; 2-phenoxyethanol; 2,2-dimethyl-3-phenylpropanol; 2,2-dimethyl-3- (3-methylphenyl) propanol; 1, 1 - dimethyl-2-phenylethyl alcohol; 1, 1-dimethyl-3-phenylpropanol; 1-ethyl-1-methyl-3-phenylpropanol; 2-methyl-5-phenylpentanol; 3-methyl-5-phenylpentanol; 3-phenyl-2-propen-1 -ol; 4-methoxybenzyl alcohol; 1 - (4-isopropylphenyl) ethanol; the ester of araliphatic alcohols and aliphatic carboxylic acids such as benzyl acetate; Benzyl propionate; Benzyl isobutyrate; Benzyl isovalerate; 2-phenylethyl acetate; 2-phenylethyl propionate; 2-phenylethyl isobutyrate; 2-phenylethyl isovalerate; 1-phenylethyl acetate; alpha-trichloromethylbenzyl acetate; alpha, alpha-dimethylphenylethyl acetate; alpha, alpha-dimethylphenylethyl butyrate; Cinnamate acetate; 2-phenoxyethyl isobutyrate; 4-methoxybenzyl acetate; the araliphatic ether such as 2-phenylethyl methyl ether; 2-phenylethyl isoamyl ether; 2-phenylethyl-1-ethoxyethyl ether; Phenylacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal; Phenylacetaldehyde diethylacetal; Hydratropaaldehyde dimethyl acetal; Phenylacetaldehyde glycerol acetal; 2,4,6-trimethyl-4-phenyl-1,3-dioxane; 4,4a, 5,9b-tetrahydroindeno [1,2-d] -m-dioxin; 4,4a, 5,9b-tetrahydro-2,4-dimethylindeno [1,2-d] -m-dioxin; the aromatic and araliphatic aldehydes such as. B. Benzaldehyde; Phenyl acetaldehyde; 3-phenylpropanal; Hydratropaaldehyde; 4-methylbenzaldehyde; 4-methylphenylacetaldehyde; 3- (4-ethylphenyl) -2,2-dimethylpropanal; 2-methyl-3- (4-isopropylphenyl) propanal; 2-methyl-3- (4-tert-butylphenyl) propanal; 2-methyl-3- (4-isobutylphenyl) propanal; 3- (4-tert-butylphenyl) propanal; Cinnamaldehyde; alpha-butyl cinnamaldehyde; alpha amyl cinnamaldehyde; alpha-hexyl cinnamaldehyde; 3-methyl-5-phenylpentanal; 4-methoxybenzaldehyde; 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde; 4-hydroxy-3-ethoxybenzaldehyde; 3,4-methylenedioxybenzaldehyde; 3.4-

Dimethoxybenzaldehyde; 2-methyl-3- (4-methoxyphenyl) propanal; 2-methyl-3- (4-methylenedioxyphenyl) propanal; aromatic and araliphatic ketones such as acetophenone; 4-methyl acetophenone; 4-methoxyacetophenone; 4-tert-butyl-2,6-dimethylacetophenone; 4-phenyl-2-butanone; 4- (4-hydroxyphenyl) -2-butanone; 1 - (2-naphthalenyl) ethanone; 2-benzofuranylethanone; (3-methyl-2-benzofuranyl) ethanone; Benzophenone; 1, 1, 2,3,3,6-hexamethyl-5-indanyl methyl ketone; 6-tert-butyl-1,1-dimethyl-4-indanyl methyl ketone; 1 - [2,3-dihydro-1,1,2,6-tetramethyl-3- (1-methylethyl) -1 H-5-indenyl] ethanone; 5 ', 6', 7 ', 8'-tetrahydro-3', 5 ', 5', 6 ', 8', 8'-hexamethyl-2-acetonaphthone; aromatic and araliphatic carboxylic acids and their esters such as benzoic acid; Phenylacetic acid; Methyl benzoate; Ethyl benzoate; Hexyl benzoate; Benzyl benzoate; Methylphenylacetate; Ethylphenylacetate; Geranylphenyl acetate; Phenylethyl phenyl acetate; Methyl cinnmat; Ethyl cinnamate; Benzyl cinnamate; Phenylethyl cinnamate; Cinnamyl cinnamate; Allylphenoxyacetate; Methyl salicylate; Isoamyl salicylate; Hexyl salicylate; Cyclohexyl salicylate; Cis-3-hexenyl salicylate; Benzyl salicylate; Phenylethyl salicylate; Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate; Ethyl 3-phenyl glycidate; Ethyl 3-methyl-3-phenylglycidate; the nitrogen-containing aromatic compounds such as 2,4,6-trinitro-1,3-dimethyl-5-tert-butylbenzene; 3,5-dinitro-2,6-dimethyl-4-tert-butylacetophenone; Cinnamic acid nitrile; 3-methyl-5-phenyl-2-pentenacrylonitrile; 3-methyl-5-phenylpentanoic acid nitrile; Methyl anthranilate; Methyl-N-methylanthranilate;

Schiff bases of methylanthranilate with 7-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal, 2-methyl-3- (4-tert-butylphenyl) propanal or 2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexenecarbaldehyde; 6-isopropylquinoline; 6-isobutylquinoline; 6-sec-butylquinoline; 2- (3-phenylpropyl) pyridine; Indole; Skatole; 2-methoxy-3-isopropylpyrazine; 2-isobutyl-3-methoxypyrazine; of phenols, phenyl ethers and phenyl esters such as, for example, estragole; Anethole; Eugenol; Eugenyl methyl ether; Isoeugenol; Isoeugenyl methyl ether; Thymol; Carvacrol; Diphenyl ether; beta-naphthyl methyl ether; beta-naphthyl ethyl ether; beta-naphthyl isobutyl ether; 1,4-dimethoxybenzene; Eugenyl acetate; 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol; 2-ethoxy-5- (1-propenyl) phenol; p-cresylphenylacetate; heterocyclic compounds such as 2,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-2H-furan-3-one; 2-ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-2H-furan-3-one; 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one; 2-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one; the lactones such as 1,4-octanolide; 3-methyl-1,4-octanolide; 1,4-nonanolide; 1,4-decanolide; 8-decen-1,4-olide; 1,4-undecanolide; 1,4-dodecanolide; 1, 5-decanolide;

1,5-dodecanolide; 4-methyl-1,4-decanolide; 1, 15-pentadecanolide; ice and trans-11-

Pentadecen-1, 15-olide; ice and trans-12-pentadecen-1, 15-olide; 1, 16-

Hexadecanolide; 9-hexadecen-1, 16-olide; 10-oxa-1,16-hexadecanolide; 11 -Oxa-

1, 16-hexadecanolide; 12-oxa-1, 16-hexadecanolide; Ethylene 1, 12-dodecanedioate; Ethylene 1, 13-tridecanedioate; Coumarin; 2,3-dihydrocoumarin; Octahydrocumarin.

In fragrance or flavoring compositions, the amount of 2-methoxymethylphenol used is preferably 0.0001 to 90% by weight, preferably 0.01 to 70% by weight and particularly preferably 0.1 to 50% by weight, based on the Total amount of the fragrance or flavoring composition. Fragrance or flavoring compositions which contain 2-methoxymethylphenol can be used in liquid form, undiluted or diluted with a solvent for perfuming or aromatizing. Suitable solvents for this are e.g. Ethanol, isopropanol, diethylene glycol monoethyleter, glycerin, propylene glycol, 1, 2-butylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, diethyl phthalate, triethyl citrate, isopropyl myristate, triacetin, vegetable oils etc.

Ingredients that can be combined with 2-methoxymethylphenol include:

Preservatives, abrasives, anti-acne agents, anti-aging agents, anti-bacterial agents, anti-cellulite agents, anti-dandruff agents, anti-inflammatory agents, anti-irritant agents, anti-irritant agents, antimicrobial agents, antioxidants, astringents, antiperspirant agents, antiseptic agents, antistatic agents , Buffers, carrier materials, chelating agents, cell stimulants, cleaning agents, care agents, depilatory agents, surface-active substances, deodorising agents, antiperspirants, softening agents, emulsifiers, enzymes, essential oils, fibers, film formers, fixatives, Foaming agents, foam stabilizers, substances to prevent foaming, foam boosters, fungicides, gelling agents, gelling agents, hair care products, hair shaping agents, hair straightening agents, moisturizing agents, moisturizing substances, moisturizing substances, bleaching agents, strengthening agents, stain-removing agents, optically brightening agents, imprinting agents , dirt-repellent, friction-reducing agents, lubricants, moisturizers, ointments, opacifiers, plasticizers, opacifying agents, polish, gloss agents, polymers, powders, proteins, lipid-replenishing agents, abrasive agents, slilcone, skin-soothing agents, skin-cleaning agents, skin-care agents, skin healing agents, skin lightening agents, skin protecting agents, skin softening agents, cooling agents, skin cooling agents, warming agents, skin warming agents, stabilizers, UV absorbing agents, UV filters, detergents, fabric softeners, suspendi agents, skin tanning agents, thickeners, vitamins, oils, waxes, fats, phospholipids, saturated fatty acids, mono- or polyunsaturated fatty acids, α-hydroxy acids, polyhydroxy fatty acids, plasticizers, dyes, color-protecting agents, pigments, anti-corrosives, Aromas, flavors, fragrances, polyols, surfactants (particularly preferred combination, see above), electrolytes, organic solvents or silicone derivatives. Furthermore, fragrance or flavoring compositions according to the invention which contain 2-methoxymethylphenol can be adsorbed on a carrier which ensures both a fine distribution of the fragrance or flavoring substances in the product and a controlled release during use. Such carriers can be porous inorganic materials such as light sulfate, silica gels, zeolites, gypsum, clays, clay granules, gas concrete etc. or organic materials such as woods, cellulose-based substances, sugars, dextrins (eg maltodextrin) or plastics such as PVC, polyvinyl acetates or polyurethanes. The combination of composition and carrier according to the invention represents an exemplary article according to the invention. Fragrance or flavoring compositions which contain 2-methoxymethylphenol can also be microencapsulated, spray-dried, as inclusion complexes or present as extrusion products (ie products according to the invention) and in this form, for. B. a product to be perfumed or flavored.

If necessary, the properties of the compositions modified in this way can be further optimized by so-called “coating” with suitable materials with a view to a more targeted fragrance release, for which purpose wax-like plastics such as polyvinyl alcohol are preferably used. The resulting products in turn represent products according to the invention.

The microencapsulation of the fragrance or flavoring compositions according to the invention to products according to the invention can be carried out, for example, by the so-called coacervation process with the aid of capsule materials, e.g. made of polyurethane-like substances or soft gelatin. The spray-dried fragrance or flavoring composition can be produced, for example, by spray drying an emulsion or dispersion containing the fragrance or flavoring composition, and modified starches, proteins, dextrin and vegetable gums can be used as carriers. Inclusion complexes can e.g. by adding dispersions of the fragrance or flavoring composition and cyclodextrins or urea derivatives in a suitable solvent, e.g. Water. Extrusion products can be made by fusing the fragrance or flavoring compositions with a suitable wax-like substance and by extrusion with subsequent solidification, if appropriate in a suitable solvent, e.g. Isopropanol can be obtained.

2-methoxymethylphenol and fragrance compositions which contain 2-methoxymethylphenol can be used in concentrated form, in solutions or in the modified form described above for the production of perfumed products according to the invention, such as, for example, perfume extracts, eau de parfums, eau de toilettes, aftershaves, Eau de colognes, pre-shave products, splash colognes and scented refreshing wipes as well as the scenting of acidic, alkaline and neutral cleaning agents such as floor cleaners, window glass cleaners, dishwashing detergents, bathroom and sanitary cleaners, scouring milk, solid and liquid toilet cleaners, powder - and foam-shaped carpet cleaners, textile fresheners, ironing aids, liquid detergents, powdered detergents, laundry pretreatment agents such as bleach, soaking agents and stain removers, fabric softeners, washing soaps, washing tablets, disinfectants, surface disinfectants and air fresheners applied in a liquid, gel-like or aerosol-based form on aerosol sprays and polishes such as furniture polishes, floor waxes, shoe creams and body care products such as solid and liquid soaps, shower gels, shampoos, shaving soaps, shaving foams, bath oils, cosmetic emulsions from oil-in-water, water-in-oil and water in-oil-in-water type such as skin creams and lotions, face creams and lotions, sun protection creams and lotions, after-sun creams and lotions, hand creams and lotions, foot creams and lotions, depilatory creams and - lotions, after-shave creams and lotions, tanning creams es and lotions, hair care products such as hair sprays, hair gels, setting hair lotions, hair rinses, permanent and semi-permanent hair colorants, hair shaping agents such as cold waves and hair straightening agents, hair lotions, hair creams and lotions, deodorants and antiperspirants, such as axillary sprays, deodorant onsoles, as-ax ons, sprays, Decorative cosmetics products such as eyeshadows, nail polishes, make-ups, lipsticks, mascara and candles, lamp oils, incense sticks, insecticides, repellents and fuels.

The 2-methoxymethylphenol to be used according to the invention can be incorporated into flavored or flavored products, in particular preparations serving for nutrition, oral care or pleasure. Preparations serving nutrition or pleasure are e.g. baked goods (e.g. bread, dry biscuits, cakes, other pastries), confectionery (e.g. chocolates, chocolate bar products, other bar products, fruit gums, hard and soft caramels, chewing gum), alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages (e.g. Coffee, tea, wine, wine-based drinks, beer, beer-based drinks, liqueurs, schnapps, brandies, fruit-containing lemonades, isotonic drinks, soft drinks, nectars, fruit and vegetable juices, fruit or vegetable juices juice preparations), instant drinks (e.g. instant cocoa drinks, instant tea drinks, instant coffee drinks), meat products (e.g. ham, fresh sausage or raw sausage preparations, seasoned or marinated fresh or pickled meat products), eggs or egg products (dry egg, protein, egg yolk) , Cereal products (e.g. breakfast cereals, granola bars, pre-cooked ready-rice products), dairy products (e.g. milk drinks, milk ice cream, yoghurt, kefir, cream cheese, soft cheese, hard cheese, dry milk powder, whey, butter, buttermilk, partially or completely hydrolyzed milk protein-containing products) , Products made from soy protein or other soybean fractions (e.g. soy milk and products made from it, preparations containing soy lecithin, fermented products such as tofu or tempe or products made from it, soy sauces), fruit preparations (e.g. jams, fruit ice cream, fruit sauces, fruit fillings), vegetable preparations ( e.g. ketchup, sauces, dried vegetables, frozen vegetables, pre-cooked Vegetables, pickled vegetables, boiled vegetables), snacks (e.g. baked or fried potato chips or potato dough products, bread dough products, extrudates based on corn or peanuts), products based on fat and oil or emulsions thereof (e.g. mayonnaise, tartar sauce, dressings, seasoning preparations) , other ready meals and soups (e.g. dry soups, instant soups, pre-cooked soups), spices, seasoning mixes and, in particular, seasonings, which are used, for example, in the snack area. After incorporation of the compound according to the invention, these preparations are preparations according to the invention (as an example of products according to the invention).

Preparations according to the invention can, for. B. as a semi-finished product or as a seasoning mix. Preparations according to the invention can serve, in particular, as semi-finished goods for the production of further preparations serving for nutrition or pleasure, in particular in spray-dried form. Preparations according to the invention can also be in the form of capsules, tablets (non-coated and coated tablets, for example enteric coatings), dragées, granules, pellets, solid mixtures, dispersions in liquid phases, as emulsifiers. onen, as powder, as solutions, as pastes or as other swallowable or chewable preparations as food supplements.

Preparations according to the invention used for oral care are, in particular, oral and / or dental care products such as toothpastes, tooth gels, tooth powder, mouthwashes, chewing gums and other oral care products.

Other customary active ingredients, basic substances, auxiliaries and additives for nutrition, oral care or pleasure-making preparations according to the invention can be used in amounts of 5 to 99.999999% by weight, preferably 10 to 80% by weight, based on the Total weight of the preparation. Furthermore, the preparations can contain water in an amount of up to 99.999999% by weight, preferably 5 to 80% by weight, based on the total weight of the preparation.

According to a preferred embodiment, the preparations according to the invention (as examples of products according to the invention) containing 2-methoxymethylphenol are prepared by using the 2-methoxymethylphenol as a substance, as a solution (for example in ethanol, water or 1,2-propylene glycol) or in the form of a mixture with a solid or liquid carrier (e.g. maltodextrin, starch, silica gel), other flavors or flavorings and, if necessary, other auxiliaries and / or stabilizers (e.g. natural or artificial polysaccharides and / or plant gums such as modified starches or gum arabic) in a diet , oral care or basic preparation for pleasure. Preparations according to the invention which are present as a solution and / or suspension or emulsion can advantageously also be converted into a solid preparation according to the invention (semi-finished goods) by spray drying.

The spray-dried solid preparations according to the invention (as an example of products according to the invention) are particularly well suited as semi-finished goods for the production of further preparations according to the invention. The spray-dried solid preparations according to the invention preferably contain 50 to 95% by weight of carriers, in particular maltodextrin and / or starch, 5 to Contain 40% auxiliaries, preferably natural or artificial polysaccharides and / or plant gums such as modified starches or gum arabic.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the 2-methoxymethylphenol according to the invention and optionally other constituents of the preparation according to the invention are initially prepared in emulsions, in liposomes, e.g. starting from phosphatidylcholine, in microspheres, in nanospheres or also in capsules, granules or extrudates from a matrix suitable for foodstuffs and luxury foods, e.g. from starch, starch derivatives (e.g. modified starch), cellulose or cellulose derivatives (e.g. hydroxypropyl cellulose), other polysaccharides (e.g. dextrin, alginate, curdlan, carageenan, chitin, chitosan, pullulan), natural fats, natural waxes (e.g. beeswax, carnauba wax) Proteins, e.g. Gelatin or other natural products (e.g. shellac) incorporated. Depending on the matrix, the products can be obtained by spray drying, spray granulation, melt granulation, coacervation, coagulation, extrusion, melt extrusion, emulsion processes, coating (coating) or other suitable encapsulation processes and, if appropriate, a suitable combination of the aforementioned processes. In a further preferred production process for a preparation according to the invention, the 2-methoxymethylphenol is first complexed with one or more suitable complexing agents, for example with cyclodextrins or cyclodextrin derivatives, preferably α- or β-cyclodextrin, and used in this complexed form.

A preparation according to the invention is particularly preferred in which the matrix is selected such that 2-methoxymethylphenol is released from the matrix with a delay, so that a long-lasting effect is achieved. In this respect, a fat, wax, polysaccharide or protein matrix is particularly preferred.

The usual constituents, auxiliaries and additives for foodstuffs or luxury foods, for example water, mixtures of fresh or processed vegetable or animal raw materials or raw materials (for example raw materials) can be used as further constituents for preparations according to the invention which are used for nutrition or pleasure , roasted, dried, fermented, smoked and / or cooked meat, bones, cartilage, fish, vegetables, fruits, herbs, nuts, vegetables or fruit juices or pastes or their mixtures), digestible or non-digestible carbohydrates (e.g. sucrose, maltose, fructose, Glucose, dextrins, amylose, amylopectin, inulin, xylans, cellulose, tagatose), sugar alcohols (e.g. sorbitol, erythritol), natural or hardened fats (e.g. tallow, lard, palm fat, coconut fat, hardened vegetable fat), oils (e.g. sunflower oil, peanut oil, Corn oil, olive oil, fish oil, soybean oil, sesame oil), fatty acids or their salts (eg potassium stearate), proteinogenic or non-proteinogenic amino acids and related compounds (eg gamma-aminobutyric acid, taurine), peptides (eg glutahthione), native or processed proteins (eg gelatin), enzymes (eg peptidases), nucleic acids, nucleotides, taste corrections for unpleasant taste impressions, further taste modulators for further, generally not unpleasant taste impressions, other taste-modulating substances (e.g. inositol phosphate, nucleotides such as guanosine monophosphate, adenosine monophosphate or other substances such as sodium glutamate or 2-phenoxypropionic acid), emulsifiers (e.g. lecithins, diacylglycerols, gum arabic), stabilizers, e.g. caramelizing agents Alginate), preservatives (e.g. benzoic acid, sorbic acid), antioxidants (e.g. tocopherol, ascorbic acid), chelators (e.g. citric acid), organic or inorganic acidulants (e.g. malic acid, acetic acid, citric acid, tartaric acid, phosphoric acid), bitter substances (e.g. quinine, caffeine) , Limonin, Amarogentin, Humolone, Lupolone, Catechine, Tannins), mineral salts (eg sodium chloride, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, sodium phosphate), substances that prevent enzymatic browning (eg sulfite, ascorbic acid), essential oils, plant extracts, natural or synthetic dyes or color pigments (e.g. carotenoids, flavonoids, anthoc yane, chlorophyll and their derivatives), spices, trigeminally active substances or plant extracts, containing such trigeminally active substances, synthetic, natural or nature-identical flavorings or fragrances and odor correctors.

Dental care products (which are used as the basis for oral care preparations) and which contain 2-methoxymethylphenol generally comprise an abrasive system (Grinding or polishing agents), such as, for example, silicas, calcium carbonates, calcium phosphates, aluminum oxides and / or hydroxylapatites, surface-active substances such as, for example, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sarcosinate and / or cocamidopropyl betaine, humectants such as, for example, glycerol and / or sorbitol, thickeners, such as carboxymethyl cellulose, polyethylene glycols, carrageenan and / or Laponite ^® , sweeteners such as saccharin, taste corrections for unpleasant taste impressions, taste corrections for other, usually not unpleasant taste impressions, taste-modulating substances (eg inositol phosphate, nucleotides such as guanosine monophone) Substances such as sodium glutamate or 2-phenoxypropionic acid), cooling agents such as menthol, menthol derivatives (e.g. L-menthol, L-menthyl lactate, L-menthyl alkyl carbonates, menthone ketals, menthane carboxamides), 2,2,2-trialkyl acetic acid amides (e.g. 2.2 -

Diisopropylpropionic acid methylamide), cilin and cilin derivatives, stabilizers and active ingredients, such as e.g. Sodium fluoride, sodium monofluorophosphate, Zinndifluo- chloride, quaternary ammonium fluorides, zinc citrate, zinc sulfate, tin pyrophosphate, tin dichloride, mixtures niumchlorid various pyrophosphates, triclosan, Cetylpyridi- ruchskorrigentien, aluminum lactate, potassium citrate, potassium nitrate, potassium chloride, strontium chloride, hydrogen peroxide, flavors and / or sodium bicarbonate or overall .

Chewing gums (as another example of preparations used for oral care) which contain 2-methoxymethylphenol generally comprise a chewing gum base, ie a chewing gum which becomes plastic when chewed, sugars of various types, sugar substitutes, other sweet-tasting substances, sugar alcohols, taste corrections for unpleasant taste impressions, other taste modulators for other, usually not unpleasant, taste impressions, taste-modulating substances (eg inositol phosphate, nucleotides such as guanosine monophosphate, adenosine monophosphate or other substances such as sodium glutamate or 2-phenoxypropionic acid), moisturizers, thickeners, emulsifiers, flavors and stabilizers or odors. In addition to the compound to be used according to the invention, the preparations according to the invention can preferably also contain an (additional) aroma composition in order to round off and refine the taste and / or smell of the preparation. Suitable (additional) aroma compositions contain, for example, synthetic, natural or nature-identical aromas, fragrances and flavors as well as suitable auxiliaries and carriers.

The following examples illustrate the invention; unless otherwise stated, parts and percentages are by weight.

Example 1: Preparation of 2-methoxymethylphenol 1.1. Preparation of salicylic alcohol:

2200 g of water and 200 g (3 mol) of potassium hydroxide 85% were placed in a 4 l stirrer and then 366 g (3 mol) of salicylaldehyde were added without cooling (exothermic reaction). Then 30 g (0.78 mol) of sodium boranate were added in 4-5 portions. After the reaction had ended (TLC control, hexane / ether 2: 1), 50% acidified with 375 g (1.96 mol) of sulfuric acid and the precipitated salicyl alcohol was filtered off with suction.

Raw yield: 420 g (moist).

1.2. Preparation of 2-methoxymethylphenol:

A mixture of 2200 ml of methanol, 50 g of 50% sulfuric acid and 420 g of crude salicylic alcohol (from Example 1.1) was heated under reflux for 2 h. The mixture was then neutralized with a mixture of 50 g of sodium hydrogen carbonate and 100 g of water. The methanol was removed on a rotary evaporator and the residue was taken up in about 1000 g of water and 200 g of ether. The organic phase was separated off, washed with water and the solvent was stripped off. The residue (250 g) was then fractionated on a Claisen column.

Yield: 148 g (37% over both stages) Sp: 70 ° C / 2 mbar

¹ H-NMR (CDCI ₃ , TMS, 400 MHz): δ = 3.43 (s, 3H), 4.65 (s, 2H), 6.84 (ddd, J = 7.4, 7.4, 1.2 Hz, 1 H), 6.88 (dddt , J = 8.1, 1.2, 0.4, 0.4 Hz, 1 H), 7.01 (ddm, J = 7.5, 1.7 Hz, 1 H), 7.20 (dddt, J = QA, 7.3, 1.7, 0.4 Hz, 1 H), 7.49 (s, OH). ¹³ C-NMR (CDCI ₃ , TMS, 100 MHz): δ = 58.2 (q), 74.0 (t), 116.4 (d), 119.9 (d), 122.1 (s), 128.2 (d), 129.5 (d) , 156.2 (s).

Example 2: Perfume composition (fragrance composition)

Parts by weight

Aldehyde C6 2.0

Aldehyde C14 so-called (gamma-undecalactone) 2.0

Aldehyde C16 so-called (ethyl-3-methyl-3-phenylglycidate) 26.0

Benzaldehyde, 10% in DPG 5.0

Butyl acetate 0.1

Citronellol 0.3

Damascenon 1, 1st

Damascone delta 2.0

Decalactone delta 4.0

Decalactone gamma 2.0

Acetic acid 1.5

Ethyl benzoate 1.0

Ethyl capronate 10.2

Ethyl maltol 8.0

Ethyl propionate 0.4

Ethyl salicylate 0.1

Ethyl vanillin, 10% in DPG 8.0

Frambinone (4- (4-hydroxyphenyl) butan-2-one) 12.0

Frambinone methyl ether (4- (4-methoxyphenyl) butan-2-one) 8.0

Geraniol 1.0

Hexenal trans-2 0.1

Hexenol cis-3 56.0

Hexenyl acetate cis, trans-3 4.6

Hexenyl acetate cis-3 5.0

Hexenyl formate cis, trans-3 0.3

Hexyl acetate 2.5

lonon alpha 48.0

lonon beta 21, 3

Isoamyl acetate, 10% in DPG 4.0 isoamyl butyrate 2.0

Isobutyl acetate 4.2

Isoeugenol methyl ether 18.0

Menthol L 8.0

Methyl acetophenone para 0.1

Methyl cinnamate 26.0

Octylacetate-1 0.1

Parmanyl ^® (3 - [((Z) -hex-3-enyl) oxy] -propionitrile) ⁴ '°

Phenylethyl acetate 0.1

Phenylethyl alcohol 2.0

Propionic acid 1.0

Rosaphen (2-methyl-5-phenylpentanol) 43.0

Strawberiff, 10% in DPG (2-methyl-2-pentanoic acid) 2.0

Styrolyl propionate 14.0

Terpineol pure 16.0

Dipropylene glycol 623.0

Abbreviations used: DPG = dipropylene glycol

Description of the smell of the fragrance composition without 2-methoxymethylphenol: fresh, fruity, raspberry, vanilla In the opinion of the perfumers, the addition of 5 parts of 2-methoxymethylphenol gives this fragrance composition a slightly pronounced vanilla, carnation and leathery note. The impression of freshness and fruitiness (here especially the "raspberry" character) is considerably enhanced by the addition of 2-methoxymethylphenol, ie that 2-methoxymethylphenol acts as a "booster". 2-methoxymethylphenol fits well into the composition and gives the composition more shine, rounds it off and gives it more harmony and naturalness. The strong fixative effect of 2-methoxymethylphenol was also noticeable in the fragrance composition containing 2-methoxymethylphenol. Example 3: Sensory comparison data

Table 3 shows some selected sensory data that illustrate the sensory potential of 2-methoxymethylphenol. Isobutylquinoline of the following formula was used for comparison:

Description of the smell of isobutylquinoline: oakmoss, spicy, earthy

The comparative substance isobutylquinoline was not selected here because of its own smell, but rather because of its property as a "booster" (cf. Insofar Arctander, in Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, as quoted above, "... the effect is more that of a general "lift" than actually an odor contribution, and the quinoline odor should not be part of the fragrance picture, but should appear with an undetectable note of radiation and strength. ").

Table 3: Sensory data of 2-methoxymethylphenol in direct comparison to isobutylquinoline

Example 4: Stability of 2-methoxymethylphenol in surfactant-containing products

Table 4 shows the stability of 2-methoxymethylphenol in different (surfactant-containing) products based on the analytical recovery rates.

Table 4: Recovery rates on 2-methoxymethylphenol (storage at 38 ° C, data in% by weight):

Example 5: Shampoo

2-methoxymethylphenol was provided as a 50% by weight solution in diethyl phthalate, which was incorporated in a dosage of 0.2% by weight into a shampoo base composition of the following formulation: Sodium lauryl ether sulfate 12%

(e.g. Texapon NSO, Cognis Deutschland GmbH)

Cocamidopropyl betaine 2%

(e.g. Dehyton K, Cognis Deutschland GmbH)

Sodium chloride 1.4%

Citric acid 1.3%

Phenoxyethanol, methyl, ethyl, butyl,

and propylparaben 0.5%

Peach fragrance mixture comprising gamma undecalactone 0.5%

Water 82.3%

The pH of the shampoo base was around 6. From this, 100 ml of a 20% by weight aqueous shampoo solution were produced. In this shampoo solution, 2 strands of hair were washed together for 2 minutes and then rinsed under running, lukewarm water for 20 seconds. One strand of hair was wrapped wet in aluminum foil and the second strand of hair was dried with a hair dryer. Both strands of hair were assessed in terms of smell by a panel. Both strands of hair showed a fresh, peach-fruity and sweet smell, whereby the overall impression was radiant, rounded, natural and harmonious.

Example 6: Fabric softener

The perfume oil composition from Example 2 (after the addition of 2-methoxymethylphenol) was incorporated in a dosage of 0.5% by weight into a fabric softener base of the following composition: Quaternary ammonium methosulfate (ester quat), approx. 90% 5.5% (e.g. Rewoquat WE 18, Witco Surfactants GmbH)

Alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride, approx. 50% 0.2%

(e.g. Preventol R50, Bayer AG) Color solution, approx. 1% 0.3% water 94.0%

The pH of the fabric softener base was in the range 2 - 3. Two cloths were rinsed with 370 g of a 1% aqueous fabric softener solution in a Linetest machine in the fabric softener program for 30 minutes at 20 ° C. The rags were wrung out and then flung for 20 seconds. A rag was welded wet and one hung up to dry. Subsequently, both cloths were assessed for odor by a panel. Both rags showed a fresh, raspberry-fruity and vanilla-sweet smell with weak leathery-clove-like aspects, whereby the overall impression was radiant, rounded, natural and harmonious.

Example 7: Washing powder

The perfume oil composition from Example 2 (after the addition of 2-methoxymethylphenol) was incorporated in a dosage of 0.3% by weight into a washing powder base composition of the following recipe:

Linear Na alkylbenzenesulfonate 8.8%

Ethoxylated fatty alcohol C12-18 (7 EO) 4.7%

Na soap 3.2%

Defoamer

DOW CORNING (R) 2-4248S

POWDERED ANTIFOAM, Silicon oil on zeolite as carrier material 3.9%

Zeolite 4A 28.3%

Na carbonate 1 1.6%

Na salt of a copolymer of acrylic and maleic acid (Sokalan CP5) 2.4%

Na silicate 3.0%

Carboxymethyl cellulose 1, 2%

Dequest 2066 2.8%

([[(Phosphonomethyl) imino] to [(ethylene nitrile) to

(methylene)]] tetrakis-phosphonic acid, sodium salt)

Optical brightener 0.2%

Na sulfate 6.5%

Protease 0.4%

Sodium perborate tetrahydrate 21.7%

Fragrance composition with a smell of rose 0.3%

TAED 1.0%

Two cloths were washed with 370 g of a 1% aqueous washing powder solution (the pH value of the washing powder solution is clearly in the basic range) in a Linetest machine in the main wash cycle at 60 ° C for 45 minutes. The rags were first rinsed with cold water for 5 minutes, wrung out and then spun for 20 seconds. A rag was welded wet and one hung up to dry. Subsequently, both cloths were assessed for odor by a panel. Both rags showed a fresh, rosy-flowery, raspberry-fruity and slightly vanilla-sweet smell, whereby the overall impression was shiny, rounded and harmonious. Example 8: Deodorant stick

The perfume oil composition from Example 2 (after the addition of 2-methoxymethylphenol) was incorporated in a dosage of 0.25% by weight into a deodorant base composition of the following recipe:

The smell of the deodorant stick itself, as well as the smell after using the deodorant stick, which was perceptible near the armpit, showed a fresh, raspberry-fruity and vanilla-sweet smell with weak leathery-clove-like aspects, the overall impression being radiant, rounded, natural and was felt harmoniously.

Claims

1. Use of 2-methoxymethylphenol as a fragrance or aroma substance with a vanilla, carnation and / or leathery note.

2. Use of 2-methoxymethylphenol as a booster for odoriferous or aromatic substances.

3. A method of imparting, modifying and / or enhancing (boosting) an odor or taste with one, several or all of the notes vanilla, clove-like and / or leathery, wherein a quantity of 2-methoxymethylphenol or a 2-methoxymethylphenol composition comprising an odorant or aromatic substance is brought into contact with or mixed with a product.

4. A method for modifying and / or enhancing (boosting) an odor and / or taste with one, several or all of the notes fresh, fruity and / or sweet, with the following step:

5. Fragrance or flavor composition, comprising

2-methoxymethylphenol and

one or more other odoriferous or aromatic substances,

where (i) the amount of 2-methoxymethylphenol is sufficient to impart one, several or all of the notes vanilla, carnation and / or leathery and / or (ii) the other fragrance or aroma substances convey one, several or all of the notes vanilla, clove-like, leathery fresh, fruity and / or sweet and the amount of 2-methoxymethylphenol is sufficient to modify one or more of these notes and / or to reinforce (to boost) and / or (iii) the amount of 2-methoxymethylphenol is sufficient to give the fragrance or flavoring composition (out) radiation, gloss, roundness, naturalness and / or harmony.

6. fragrance or aroma substance composition according to claim 5, wherein the further fragrance or aroma substances are selected from the group consisting of:

2-methyl-butyric acid ethyl ester, 4- (p-hydroxyphenyl) -2-butanone, ethyl 3-methyl-3-phenylglycidate, butyric acid isamyl ester, acetic acid isoamyl ester, acetic acid n-butyl ester, butyric acid ethyl ester, 3-methyl-butyric acid ethyl ester, n-hexanoic acid ethyl ester, n-hexanoic acid allyl ester, ethyl 2-trans-4-cis decadienoate, 1, 1-dimethoxy-2,2,5-trimethyl-4-hexane, 2,6-dimethyl-5-hepten-1-al, gamma Undecalactone, gamma-nonalactone, vanillin, ethylvanillin, maltol, ethylmaltol and mixtures thereof.

7. fragrance or flavoring composition according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the fragrance or flavoring composition an amount of 2-methoxymethylphenol in the range of 0.0001 to 90 wt .-%, preferably 0.01 to 70 wt .-% and particularly preferred 0.1 to 50 wt .-%, based on the total amount of the fragrance or flavoring composition.

8. fragrance or flavoring composition according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the fragrance or flavoring composition comprises an amount of 2-methoxymethylphenol in the range from 0.01 to 5% by weight, preferably 0.1 to 2% by weight, based on the total amount of the fragrance or flavoring composition.

9. A method for producing a fragrance or flavoring composition, comprising the following step: Mixing 2-methoxymethylphenol with common ingredients

Fragrance or flavoring composition, the 2-methoxymethylphenol in one

Amount is used that is sufficient to impart, modify and / or enhance an odor or taste note in the fragrance or flavoring composition.

10. The method according to claim 9 for the production of a fragrance or flavoring composition with a fruity, fresh and / or sweet note, the usual constituents of the fragrance or flavoring composition comprising fragrance or flavoring substances selected from the group consisting of: 2-methyl -butyric acid ethyl ester, 4- (p-hydroxyphenyl) -2-butanone, ethyl 3-methyl-3-phenylglycidate, butyric acid isoamyl ester, acetic acid isoamyl ester, acetic acid - n-butyl ester, butyric acid ethyl ester, 3-methyl-butyric acid ethyl ester, n-hexanoic acid ethyl ester, n-hexanoic acid ester, n-hexanoic acid ester, n-hexanoic acid ester, n-hexanoic acid ester, n-hexanoic acid ester, n-hexanoic acid ester, n-hexanoic acid ester, n-hexanoic acid ester, n-hexanoic acid ester, n-hexanoic acid ester, n-hexanoic acid ester, n-hexanoic acid ester, n-hexanoic acid ester, n-hexanoic acid ester, n-hexanoic acid ester, n-hexanoate ester , Ethyl 2-trans-4-cis decadienoate, 1,1-dimethoxy-2,2,5-trimethyl-4-hexane, 2,6-dimethyl-5-hepten-1-al, gamma-undecalactone, gamma -Nonalactone, vanillin, ethylvanillin, maltol, ethylmaltol and mixtures thereof.

1 1. Use of 2-methoxymethylphenol or a mixture containing 2-methoxymethylphenol as a means of providing (a) hair or (b) textile fibers with a vanilla, carnation and / or leathery fragrance.

12. Use of 2-methoxymethylphenol as an agent for increasing the substance and / or retention of a fragrance mixture and / or as a fixator.

13. A method for providing (a) hair or (b) textile fibers with a vanilla, carnation and / or leathery fragrance, with the following steps: - providing a mixture containing 2-methoxymethylphenol, applying the mixture to the hair or the textile fibers .

14. A method for providing (a) hair or (b) textile fibers with a fruity, fresh and / or sweet smell, with the following steps: Provision of a fragrance mixture comprising 2-methoxymethylphenol and one or more further fragrances which convey one, several or all of the notes fresh, fruity and / or sweet, the amount of

Apply the mixture to the hair or textile fibers.

15. Solution comprising water 2-methoxymethylphenol and - one or more surfactants, the concentration of 2-methoxymethylphenol in the solution being in the range from 10 ^"7 -10 ^{" 1} % by weight.

16. Use according to claim 1 1 or method according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the mixture containing 2-methoxymethylphenol is a solution according to claim 15.

17. Use of 2-methoxymethylphenol as a means of increasing the smell of other fragrances perceived over a surfactant-containing aqueous solution.

18. Mixture comprising 2-methoxymethylphenol and one or more surfactants which are selected from the group consisting of: linear alkylbenzenesulfonates, fatty alcohol ethoxylates with 12-18 C atoms, lauryl ether sulfates and betaines.

19. Product comprising a fragrance or flavoring composition according to any one of claims 5-8.