JPS63132809A - Fragrant antiseptic - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain a fragrant antiseptic effective in preventing proliferation of microorganisms and forming a comfortable environment, by using a volatile aromatic oil composed of a terpene such as myrcene, linalool, alpha-terpinene, etc., and/or p-cymene as a volatile antiseptic component. CONSTITUTION:The objective fragrant antiseptic contains preferably >=15wt% volatile aromatic oil composed of a terpene and/or p-cymene (especially preferably one or more compounds selected from myrcene, linalool, p-cymene, alpha- terpinene, alpha-pinene, D-limonene and borneol acetate) as a volatile antiseptic component. The volatile aromatic oil is preferably synthetic essential oil which is available in a mass at a low cost. The fragrant antiseptic agent is used in the form of liquid or supported by a proper carrier and scattered or placed in a room, vehicle or house where people gather, combined with air-conditioner or air-cleaner or put into a refrigerator, etc.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] This invention relates to a new preservative, particularly for terpenes and
- An aromatic preservative containing a volatile aromatic oil consisting of cymene as an active ingredient.

[Prior art] Methods of suppressing the physiological activity of microorganisms and inhibiting their growth to prevent the spoilage of microorganisms for the purpose of preservation include, for example, sterilization methods such as heat sterilization, and methods such as canning and bottling to remove microorganisms from the outside world. Hermetically sealed methods, low-temperature preservation methods such as freezing and refrigeration, osmotic pressure methods that use osmotic pressure such as salting and sugar pickling, smoking methods, fermentation methods that use the products of microorganisms such as fermented foods, acids and preservatives. Many methods are known, such as methods using agents, and various methods are selected and applied depending on the type and properties of the substance to be preserved.

However, with these preservative methods, it is not possible to make the human living environment itself an environment in which it is difficult for microorganisms to grow, such as in each room of a home, inside a car or train, or in a large gathering room such as a theater or office. At most, in such places, methods such as increasing sunlight, improving ventilation, and even using air cleaners to purify the indoor air are taken, and the so-called room Problems such as unpleasant odors have arisen, and in such cases, a method has been used to alleviate the unpleasant odors in the room by using air fresheners.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] An object of the present invention is to provide a preservative that can make the human living environment itself an environment in which it is difficult for microorganisms to grow. The object of the present invention is to provide an aromatic preservative that can not only create a difficult environment but also create a comfortable environment rich in pleasant fragrance.

[Means for Solving the Problems] That is, the present invention is an aromatic preservative that uses a volatile aromatic oil consisting of terpenes and/or p-cymene as a volatile preservative component, and particularly the volatile preservative component. The aromatic preservative is one or more volatile aromatic oils selected from myrcene, linalool, p-cymene, α-terpinene, α-pinene, D-limonene, and borneol acetate.

The volatile aromatic oils used in the present invention are terpenes and p-cymene, and these terpenes include monoterpenes with 10 carbon atoms, sesquiterpenes with 15 carbon atoms, and diterpenes with 20 carbon atoms, but volatile Monoterpenes are preferred in view of their properties, fragrance, antiseptic properties, etc.

Regarding these monoterpenes, for example, chain monoterpenes such as ocimene, myrcene, geraniol, and linalool, and monocyclic monoterpenes such as dipentene, α-terpinene, 〇-limonene, α-terpineol, etc. Bicyclic monoterpenes such as α-pinene, borneol acetate, and camphene can be mentioned, but particularly preferred are myrcene, linalool, α-terpinene, and α-pinene.
-pinene, D-limonene and borneol acetate.

These volatile aromatic oils may be natural essential oils extracted and refined from natural plants, but preferably synthetic essential oils that are available at low cost and in large quantities.

When the above-mentioned volatile aromatic oils used in the present invention are used as volatile preservative ingredients, they can be used alone, but preferably they provide a soothing effect that can be used, for example, as a forest bathing agent. Prescriptions of leaves such as cypress, cedar, pine, eucalyptus, other limes, Iyokan, etc.
It is preferable to use the terpenes and/or p-cymene to formulate aromatic agents with various aromas, such as formulations of wood such as the above-mentioned Japanese cypress, and formulations of fruit trees or fruits such as lemon and yuzu. When blending a plurality of volatile aromatic oils, the plurality of volatile aromatic oils are blended according to a certain ratio at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined period of time, preferably at 30'C or higher for 15 minutes.
It is preferable to age the product for 0 hours or more, so that the pungent aroma of the volatile aromatic oil disappears and a mellow, pleasant aroma is obtained.

Regarding the usage amount when using the above volatile aroma oil consisting of terpenes and/or p-cymene alone or when using it as a perfume, one or more types of volatile aroma oil as a volatile preservative component should be used. It is preferable to contain oil at 15% by weight or more, preferably α-pinene in the range of 0.5 to 15% by weight, and D-limonene in the range of 2 to 90% by weight. Alternatively, those containing 1 to 3% by weight of linalool and/or 8 to 8% by weight of p-lamesci, more preferably 10 to 16% by weight of myrcene, 1 to 3% of linalool, and 4 to 8% of p-cymene. Weight%, α-
Terpinene 2-4% by weight, α-pinene 2-4% by weight, 0
- limonene 10-16% by weight, α-terpineolene 0.4-1% by weight, camphor-0.3-0,7
It has a composition of 0 to 12% by weight of borneol acetate and 10 to 10% by weight of γ-terpinene O, and can be used as a forest bath additive.

In addition, in the present invention, there is no particular restriction on the formulation of the aromatic preservative containing a volatile aromatic oil consisting of terpenes and/or p-cymene as a volatile preservative component, and terpenes are active ingredients for fragrance and preservatives. and/or p-cymene volatilizes in the atmosphere, exerts an antiseptic effect on putrefactive substances in this atmosphere, and can impart a pleasant aroma to people in this atmosphere. It may be a liquid itself, or it may be supported on a suitable carrier such as calcium silicate.

The aromatic preservative of the present invention may contain various additives, such as butyl hydroxyl anisole (BH
A) Antioxidants such as butylated hydroxytoluene can be added.

The aromatic preservative of the present invention can be sprayed as a liquid or supported on a suitable carrier in human living environments, such as inside each room of a home, inside cars such as cars and trains, and indoors where large groups of people gather, such as theaters and offices. It can be used in any suitable way, such as by being placed in a container, installed, or used in conjunction with an air conditioner or air cleaner, or placed in a food storage box, refrigerator, etc.

[Function] The aromatic preservative of the present invention utilizes a volatile aromatic oil as a volatile preservative component, and makes the atmosphere in which the substance to be preserved is placed unsuitable for the growth of microorganisms. It is thought that this prevents the progression of corruption.

[Example] Hereinafter, the aromatic preservative of the present invention will be specifically explained based on Examples and Comparative Examples.

Example volatile aromatic oil: α-Terpineol (fragrant oil ■)
, myrcene (fragrant oil ■), D-limonene (fragrant oil ■),
Borneol acetate (aromatic oil), p-cymene (aromatic oil)
), α-Terpinene (Aromatic oil ■), α-Pinene (Aromatic oil ■), Linalool (Aromatic oil ■), DL-camphene (Aromatic oil ■) and D-Rymphah (Aromatic oil [phase]). , each of these volatile perfume oils ■ to ■ alone, and the following No. 1
Forest bathing agents A, B, and α manufactured by blending scents in the proportions shown in the table.
-Terpineol 64.0 type%, D-limonene 2.2
wt%, α-pinene 14.2 wt%, citronellol 1
Formulation C of Japanese cypress wood prepared by scenting with a proportion of 6.3% by weight and 3.3% by weight of geraniol was used as a sample of the aromatic preservative. In addition, each of the above volatile aromatic oils (1) to (4) used synthetic essential oils.

Table 1 The preservative performance of each of the above samples (volatile aroma oils (1) to [phase]) and forest bathing agents A, B, and C was investigated using the following method.

A petri dish containing 10 g of the above sample was set on a glass plate, and a test substance was placed on a stand at a height of 90 m above the petri dish.
Boil for 5 minutes (with the post-boil removed) set, and place the Petri dishes and oyster eggs set on these glass plates to a diameter of 1.
Cover with a glass bell with a height of 20 seconds and a height of 180 m (inner volume approximately 2 J2), apply petroleum jelly between the bell and the glass plate to seal it, and store it at room temperature and humidity (temperature 21 to 30 degrees Celsius, humidity 1
7 to 28% RH) for 2 weeks, and the following observations were made regarding the mold eggs: Observation a: Degree of mold growth on the whites B: Degree of occurrence of membranous material on the whites C: Discoloration of the whites Degree of d: Degree of occurrence of white dots on the white flesh e: Degree of occurrence of black spots on the white flesh f: Degree of elasticity of the white flesh g: Degree of yellow discoloration of the yolk h: Degree of deformation and stickiness of the yolk. Degree i: Observe the degree of rotten odor, and based on the state of the Kono eggs when set, ○: No abnormality at all, ∆ Although some changes are observed in some areas, overall Evaluation was made on a three-point scale: almost no abnormality was observed, and X: obvious or significant change (to the extent that food value was lost) was observed. The results are shown in Table 2.

Table 2 [Effects of the Invention] The aromatic preservative of the present invention uses a volatile aromatic oil consisting of terpenes and/or p-cymene as a volatile preservative component, so it can be used inside each room of the home, in a car, on a train, etc. When used in people's living environments, such as inside cars, theaters, offices, etc., it can make the living environment itself an environment that is difficult for microorganisms to grow, and its aromatic properties create a pleasant scent. You can create a comfortable environment.

Claims (8)

[Claims] (1) An aromatic preservative characterized by using a volatile aromatic oil consisting of terpenes and/or p-cymene as a volatile preservative component. (2) A patent claim in which the volatile preservative component is one or more volatile aromatic oils selected from myrcene, linalool, p-cymene, α-terpinene, α-pinene, D-limonene, and borneol acetate. Aromatic preservatives according to scope 1. (3) The aromatic preservative according to claim 2, which contains 15% by weight or more of one or more volatile aromatic oils as a volatile preservative component. (4) The aromatic preservative according to claim 2, which contains α-pinene in a range of 0.5 to 15% by weight. (5) The aromatic preservative according to claim 2, which contains D-limonene in a range of 2 to 90% by weight. (6) Linalool 1-3% by weight and/or p-cymene 4
3. A fragrance preservative according to claim 2, containing up to 8% by weight. (7) Myrcene 10-16% by weight, linalool 1-3% by weight, p-cymene 4-8% by weight, α-terpinene 2-4
Weight%, α-pinene 2 to 4 weight%, D-limonene 10 to
16% by weight, α-terpineol 40-60% by weight, D
L-camphene 0.4-1% by weight, DL-camphor 0
．． 3-0.7% by weight, borneol acetate 0-12% by weight
The aromatic preservative according to claim 2, which has a composition of 0 to 10% by weight of γ-terpinene and is used as a forest bathing agent. (8) The aromatic preservative according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the volatile aromatic oil constituting the volatile preservative component is a synthetic essential oil or a mixed oil thereof.