1,2-Alkane Polyol Stability via Radical Scavenger

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Solution Overview

Problem

1,2-alkane polyols with 4 to 18 carbon atoms are chemically unstable and prone to deterioration, leading to the generation of acids and aldehydes that cause issues such as coloring, smell, and instability in applications like cosmetics, inkjet printer inks, and coatings.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating a tetramethylpiperidineoxyl radical scavenger into the 1,2-alkane polyol composition to inhibit deterioration and improve chemical stability, which can be used in various applications including cosmetics, fibers, and coatings.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If 1,2-alkane polyol is used in cosmetics, ink, fibers, or coatings, then functional performance is improved, but chemical stability deteriorates leading to deterioration over time

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunctional performanceVSAvoidchemical stability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

A carboxylic acid derivative is introduced as an intermediary substance that reacts with the 1,2-alkane polyol to form a stable complex. This mediator prevents direct oxidation of the polyol while maintaining its functional properties in cosmetics, ink, fibers, and coatings applications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention creates a composite system combining 1,2-alkane polyol with carboxylic acid derivative and optionally thiazoline derivative. This composite material exhibits both the functional benefits of the polyol and the stability provided by the acid derivative complex, resolving the contradiction between performance and stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Stability of the object's composition

If 1,2-alkane polyol is stabilized by adding carboxylic acid derivative, then chemical stability is improved, but product complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvechemical stabilityVSAvoidcomposition complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention optimizes the molecular structure parameters of the carboxylic acid derivative, selecting specific chain lengths and functional groups that provide effective stabilization with minimal impact on the overall composition. This parameter optimization reduces complexity while maintaining stability benefits.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Duration of action of stationary object

If 1,2-alkane polyol deteriorates over time, then decomposition products are generated, but harmful effects such as coloring, smell, and stimulation increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveshelf lifeVSAvoidcoloring, smell, stimulation
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The carboxylic acid derivative is added in advance to prevent decomposition of the 1,2-alkane polyol before it can generate harmful products. This preliminary protective action blocks the decomposition pathway, extending shelf life while preventing the formation of coloring agents, odorous compounds, and刺激性 substances.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The composition effectively inhibits the deterioration of 1,2-alkane polyols, preventing the generation of impurities and maintaining stability over time, making it suitable for use in cosmetics, fibers, and coatings.

Implementation Method 1

the composition contains a tetramethylpiperidineoxyl radical scavenger

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRadical scavenging:

Data Source

PatentEP2985017B11,2-alkane polyol-containing composition
Publication Date: 2020.01.22 OSAKA ORGANIC CHEM INDS
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AI summary

Provided is a composition containing, as an alkane polyol, a C4-18 1,2-alkane polyol in which the degradation over time of the C4-18 1,2-alkane polyol, which has inferior chemical stability and degrades easily, is suppressed, the composition being suitable for use in a cosmetic, an inkjet ink, a fiber or a coating material such as a paint. A composition containing 1,2-alkane polyol that can be used in a cosmetic, an inkjet ink, a raw material for fibers or a coating material, the alkane polyol being a C4-18 1,2-alkane polyol, and the composition containing a radical scavenger.