This invention provides smoking compositions which contain a .beta.-hydroxy-.gamma.-ketoester compound as a flavorant-release additive. In one of its embodiments, this invention provides tobacco compositions which contain a flavorant-release additive such as dodecyl 3-hydroxy-2,2,3-trimethyl-4-oxopentanoate: ##STR1## Under cigarette smoking conditions the above illustrated .beta.-hydroxy-.gamma.-keto ester pyrolyzes into 2,3-butanedione and other products which enhance the flavor of the mainstream smoke and the aroma of sidestream smoke.
本发明提供了一种含有.beta.-羟基-.gamma.-
酮酸酯化合物作为风味释放添加剂的吸烟组合物。在其一种实施例中,本发明提供了含有风味释放添加剂的烟草组合物,例如
十二烷基3-羟基-2,2,3-三甲基-4-氧代
戊酸酯:##STR1## 在香烟吸烟条件下,上述示例中的.beta.-羟基-.gamma.-
酮酸酯热解成
2,3-丁二酮和其他增强主流烟雾风味和旁路烟雾香气的产物。