4-Methyl-8-methylene-4,9-decadienal Encapsulation for Odor Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current perfumery technologies lack the use of 4-methyl-8-methylene-4,9-decadienal as a perfuming ingredient, which can impart aldehydic and floral notes, particularly evoking cardamom and lily of the valley, despite its potential in modifying odor properties.

Innovation Solution

4-methyl-8-methylene-4,9-decadienal, in the form of its stereoisomers or mixtures, is used as a perfuming ingredient in perfuming compositions and consumer products, blending harmoniously with floral or green-aldehyde types, and can be encapsulated to protect against premature decomposition.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If 4-methyl-8-methylene-4,9-decadienal is used as a perfuming ingredient, then distinct aldehydic and floral notes are imparted, but the compound may be subject to premature decomposition

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveodor modification capabilityVSAvoidcompound stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by encapsulating the 4-methyl-8-methylene-4,9-decadienal compound before its intended use in perfuming compositions. This encapsulation is performed in advance to prevent premature decomposition during storage and handling, ensuring the compound remains stable until it is released to provide its desired aldehydic and floral odor notes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If the compound is used to impart specific odor notes, then unique scent profile is achieved, but the dosage control becomes critical for harmonious blending

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveodor note varietyVSAvoiddosage control
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by carefully controlling the dosage concentration of 4-methyl-8-methylene-4,9-decadienal in perfuming compositions. By adjusting the amount of compound used, the inventors achieve harmonious blending with floral or green-aldehyde type compositions, allowing the compound to display either cardamom or lily of the valley notes depending on the specific dosage applied.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS9187708B2Aldehyde as perfuming ingredient
Publication Date: 2015.11.17 FIRMENICH SA
  • US9187708B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The present invention relates to the use as perfuming ingredient of -methyl-8- methylene-4, 9-decadienal, in particular to impart aldehydic notes evoking cardamon and/or floral notes evoking the lily of the valley.