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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 12, 2011
Filed:
May. 31, 2004
Kenya Ishida, Kanagawa, JP;
Takashi Aida, Kanagawa, JP;
Hiroyuki Matsuda, Kanagawa, JP;
Fumihiro Yanaka, Kanagawa, JP;
Kenya Ishida, Kanagawa, JP;
Takashi Aida, Kanagawa, JP;
Hiroyuki Matsuda, Kanagawa, JP;
Fumihiro Yanaka, Kanagawa, JP;
Takasago International Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
The invention relates to innovative menthol derivatives which are represented by the general formula (I) below and are excellent in a cooling effect and cool retaining effect, cooling agent compositions comprising the menthol derivatives, and sensory stimulation agent compositions containing the cooling agent compositions, as well as fragrance compositions, beverage or food products, cosmetic products, toiletry products, bathing agents, and pharmaceutical products containing the cooling agent compositions or sensory stimulation agent compositions. (general formula (I)) wherein R<1> represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or an acyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R<2> and R<3> independently represent an alkylene group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms and optionally having a substituent; double dotted line represents a single bond or a double bond; and n is an integer of 1 to 3.