Synthetic Aroma Compounds for Long-Lasting Carrot and Floral Notes
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for new aroma chemicals that can impart specific and long-lasting aroma impressions, such as carrot, chocolate, herbal, or floral notes, to compositions like body care products and cleaning agents, while being stable and having synergistic effects with other aroma chemicals.
Innovation Solution
The use of compounds of formula (I), where X is —O—R, —O(C═O)—R, or ═O, and R is —H or unsubstituted C1-C5 alkyl or C3-C5 cycloalkyl, to impart aroma impressions like carrot, chocolate, or floral notes, and their combinations, which are stable in various compositions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If natural fragrances are used, then pleasant aroma and sensory properties are achieved, but high cost and limited availability occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates synthetic aroma chemicals that replicate the sensory properties of natural fragrances. The compounds of formula (I) are designed to mimic the olfactory characteristics of expensive natural materials, providing a cost-effective alternative that maintains aromatic quality while ensuring consistent availability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent systematically varies chemical parameters (substituents X, Y, R1-R6) to optimize aroma properties. By changing molecular structure parameters, the invention achieves desired sensory profiles while maintaining synthetic producibility and availability
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing aroma chemicals are used, then aromatic properties are achieved, but lack of novel sensory profiles occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the aromatic compound structure into distinct functional segments (X, Y, R1-R6 substituents) that can be independently optimized. This segmentation allows systematic exploration of novel sensory profiles while maintaining overall aromatic quality through controlled combination of structural elements
Solution Approach 2:
The invention creates composite aromatic molecules combining different structural motifs (ether, ester, ketone, alcohol groups) within single compounds of formula (I). This composite approach generates novel sensory profiles that integrate multiple aromatic characteristics
3Ease of manufacture
If synthetic aroma chemicals are developed, then cost-effectiveness and availability are improved, but difficulty in achieving specific sensory properties occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs systematic parameter variation of molecular structure (substituents X, Y, R1-R6) to control sensory properties. This structured approach to parameter optimization enables precise tuning of aromatic characteristics while maintaining synthetic feasibility and ease of manufacture
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses sensory evaluation feedback to guide the selection and optimization of compound structures. By iteratively testing and refining compounds of formula (I) based on their aromatic output, the process achieves desired sensory properties while maintaining manufacturing efficiency
4Duration of action of stationary object
If aroma chemicals with long-lasting impression are developed, then duration of action is improved, but complexity of molecular structure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces specific functional groups (X, Y) at localized positions on the molecular core structure to enhance aroma tenacity. This localized modification approach achieves long-lasting aromatic impression without requiring complex overall molecular structures, maintaining simplicity where not needed while adding functionality where required
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AI summary
The presently claimed invention is directed to the use of compound of formula (I) to impart an aroma impression to a composition. The presently claimed invention also relates to a method of imparting such aroma impression. The compositions of compound of formula (I) are also encompassed in the present invention. The present invention also relates to a compound of formula (I′).