Olfactive compositions comprising cyclohexyl-alkyl carbinols
The present application relates to the preparation of cyclohexyl-alkyl carbinols, including 1-(cyclohex-3-en-1-yl)-2-methylpropan-1-ol, which possesses a minty aroma that can be described as fresh, invigorating, and menthol-like, and also possesses cooling properties. The use of cyclohexyl-alkyl carbinols as readily accessible and cost effective fragrance, flavor, and cooling ingredients, and potential applications thereof is also described.
1. A perfume, soap, air freshener, laundry detergent, household cleaning product, liquid or bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, hairspray, cosmetic, makeup, deodorant, insect repellant, insecticide, or pet litter, comprising a fragrance composition comprising 1-(cyclohex-3-en-1-yl)-2-methylpropane-1-ol (compound (I)); or
a mouth wash, toothpaste, floss, breath freshener, orally administered liquid, tablet or capsule medication, or food product, comprising a flavor composition comprising 1-(cyclohex-3-en-1-yl)-2-methylpropane-1-ol (compound (I)); or
a flavor blend, food, cosmetic preparation, confectionery, soft beverage, alcoholic beverage, chewing gum, toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash, anti-plaque composition, anti-gingivitis composition, shampoo, lotion, deodorant, after shave lotion, shaving gel, shaving aid composition, fragrance, skin sanitizing composition, throat lozenge, throat drop, chewable antacid tablet, pharmaceutical composition or medication, comprising a physiologically cooling composition comprising 1-(cyclohex-3-en-1-yl)-2-methylpropane-1-ol (compound (I)).
2. The composition according to claim 1 , comprising one or more additives, one or more fragrance agents or flavor agents or cooling agents, or a combination thereof.
3. The composition according to claim 2 , wherein the one or more additives is a surfactant.
4. The composition according to claim 2 , wherein the one or more additives is an oil.
5. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the concentration of compound (I) is 0.0005% to 99.9% by mass, 0.05% to 50% by mass, or 0.5% to 10% by mass.
6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein stereoisomer Ia,
is present in compound (I) in an amount greater than about 50%, or in an amount greater than about 90%.
7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein stereoisomer Ib,
is present in compound (I) in an amount greater than about 50%, or in an amount greater than about 90%.
8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein stereoisomer Ic,
is present in compound (I) in an amount greater than about 50%, or in an amount greater than about 90%.
9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein stereoisomer Id,
is present in compound (I) in an amount greater than about 50%, or in an amount greater than about 90%.
10. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a perfume, soap, air freshener, laundry detergent, household cleaning product, liquid or bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, hairspray, cosmetic, makeup, deodorant, insect repellant, insecticide, or pet litter.
11. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a mouth wash, toothpaste, floss, breath freshener, orally administered liquid, tablet or capsule medication, or food product.
12. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a flavor blend, food, cosmetic preparation, confectionery, soft beverage, alcoholic beverage, chewing gum, toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash, anti-plaque composition, anti-gingivitis composition, shampoo, lotion, deodorant, after shave lotion, shaving gel, shaving aid composition, fragrance, skin sanitizing composition, throat lozenge, throat drop, chewable antacid tablet, pharmaceutical composition or medication.