Use of a composition containing 1,8-para-menthenethiol and 3-mercaptohexyl acetate as an odor-masking agent
The present invention relates to the use of a composition containing 1,8-para-menthenethiol and 3-mercaptohexyl acetate, such as a plant extract and in particular an extract of timur ( Zanthoxylum armatum ), as odor-masking agent. It also relates to a deodorizing product in the form of an aerosol, candle, or electrical or wick fragrance diffuser, containing this composition.
1. A method of masking odor comprising applying a composition containing 1,8-para-menthenethiol and 3-mercaptohexyl acetate to a body-textile or environment to mask an odor.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said composition is applied to the environment or a premises in the form of an aerosol, candle, or electrical or wick fragrance diffuser.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said composition further contains at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of: linalool, limonene, myrcene, methyl cinnamate, β-phellandrene, 4-mercapto-4-methylpentan-2-one, 3-mercaptohexanol and a mixture thereof.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said composition further contains a mixture of linalool, limonene, myrcene, methyl cinnamate, β-phellandrene, 4-mercapto-4-methylpentan-2-one, and 3-mercaptohexanol.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said composition is a plant extract or a mixture of plant extracts.
6. The method of claim 5 , wherein said plant extract is obtained by extraction using supercritical CO 2 or by hydrodistillation.
7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the plant extract is an extract of timur ( Zanthoxylum armatum ).
8. The method of claim 7 , wherein timur berries are ground before extraction.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein said odors are selected from the group consisting of: indole, amine, thiol and acid odors.