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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 21, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 08, 2009
Applicants:
David L. Hallahan, Wilmington, DE (US);
Leo Ernest Manzer, Wilmington, DE (US);
Inventors:
David L. Hallahan, Wilmington, DE (US);
Leo Ernest Manzer, Wilmington, DE (US);
Assignee:
E I du Pont de Nemours and Company, Wilmington, DE (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C07D 311/02 (2006.01); A01N 43/16 (2006.01); A61K 9/12 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Dihydronepetalactone, a minor natural constituent of the essential oil of catmints (spp.) such as, 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, which also has fragrance properties, may be used commercially for its insect repellent properties, and methods for making an composition thereof are disclosed.