This invention provides smoking compositions which contain a novel hydroxylactone flavorant-release additive. Under cigarette smoking conditions, an additive such as 2-(1-hydroxy-1-phenylmethyl)-.gamma.-butyrolactone pyrolyzes into volatile benzaldehyde and .gamma.-butyrolactone constituents which enhance the flavor and aroma of the cigarette smoke.
本发明提供了含有新型羟基内酯香味释放添加剂的吸烟组合物。在香烟吸烟条件下,例如2-(1-羟基-1-苯甲基)-
γ-丁内酯会分解成挥发性
苯甲醛和
γ-丁内酯成分,从而增强香烟烟雾的味道和香气。