Patent Pick: Ketone Room Freshening

Sep 11th, 2015

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Photolabile ketone pro-fragrance
WIPO Patent Application WO/2015/124671
Publication date: Aug. 27, 2015
Assignee: Henkel AG & CO. KGAA

This invention describes specific ketones that act as photolabile pro-fragrances. The invention further relates to detergents or cleaning agents, cosmetic agents and air freshening products containing said ketones. Applications include extending the duration of scent on surfaces and in rooms.

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