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US 9,314,021 B2Granted
Formulations containing insect repellent compounds
AssigneeE. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
InventorMark A Scialdone
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Abstract
Dihydronepetalactone, a minor natural constituent of the essential oil of catmints (Nepeta spp.) such as Nepeta cataria, has been identified as an effective insect repellent compound. Synthesis of dihydronepetalactone may be achieved by hydrogenation of nepetalactone, the major constituent of catmint essential oils. This compound, and compositions thereof, which also has fragrance properties, may be used commercially for its insect repellent properties.
Claims3
An insect repellent composition comprising (a) a dihydronepetalactone, or a mixture of dihydronepetalactone stereoisomers, represented by the general formula:
- a component (b) that comprises ethyl alcohol a component (c) that comprises butylene glycol, methylpropane diol, or both butylene glycol and methylpropane diol;
- and a component (d) that comprises a mixture of
- (i) cyclo(ethoxy) methicone, bisphenyl hexamethicone, C24-C28 alkyl methicone, cetyl dimethicone polyol, or a combination of any two, three, or four thereof;
- (ii) glycol ricinoleate, polyglyceryl ricinoleate, propylene glycol ricinoleate, glyceryl ricinoleate, or a combination of any two, three, or four thereof;
- and
- (iii) octyldodecanol.
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