Molecularly imprinted polymer of sol-gel type for selectively trapping odorous molecules

US11246823B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-11246823-B2
Application numberUS-201314655386-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateDec 16, 2013
Priority dateDec 26, 2012
Publication dateFeb 15, 2022
Grant dateFeb 15, 2022

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The invention relates to the use of molecularly imprinted polymer(s) or MIPs, of odorous molecule(s), as deodorant agent in particular for selectively trapping molecules that are the cause of human body odour. More particularly by using MIPs which may be obtained via polymerization of “sol-gel” type; it being understood that the polymerization is performed in the presence v) of one or more “templates” of target molecule(s) responsible for human body odour. Another subject of the invention concerns a NI process for preparing MIPs as defined previously, MIPs obtained via this process, and a cosmetic composition comprising at least one MIP as defined previously. Unexpectedly, it appears that the MIPs make it possible to specifically trap precursors of odorous molecules and odorous molecules that may be used in cosmetic formulations, especially those that are the cause of the unpleasant odour of sweat.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A cosmetic composition for reducing body odor, the composition comprising: a physiologically acceptable medium chosen from water, organic solvents, or mixtures thereof, at least one molecularly imprinted polymer configured to trap at least one molecule at the surface of keratin materials in order to reduce body odor, and at least one additional agent for reducing body odor chosen from at least one antiperspirant active agent or at least one deodorant active agent other than the at least one molecularly imprinted polymer, wherein the at least one molecularly imprinted polymer is obtained by: A) sol-gel polymerization of a mixture comprising: i) at least one functional silane monomer; ii) at least one crosslinking agent; iii) at least one porogenic solvent; iv) at least one template molecule chosen from: linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, and/or optionally substituted C2-C13 aliphatic acids chosen from acetic acid, 2-propenoic acid, propanoic acid, 2-methylpropanoic acid, 2-methylpropenoic acid, 2-butenoic acid, 2-methyl-2-butenoic acid, 3-methyl-2-butenoic acid, butanoic acid, 2-methylbutanoic acid, 3-methylbutanoic acid, 3-hydroxybutanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid, 2-pentenoic acid, 2-methyl-2-pentenoic acid, 3-methyl-2-pentenoic acid, pentanoic acid, 2-methylpentanoic acid, 3-methylpentanoic acid, 3-hydroxypentanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methylpentanoic acid, 3-methyl-2-hexenoic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methylhexanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-4-methyloctanoic acid, 3-hydroxyhexanoic acid, 2-heptenoic acid, 2-methyl-2-heptenoic acid, 3-methyl-2-heptenoic acid, heptanoic acid, 2-methylheptanoic acid, 3-methylheptanoic acid, 3-hydroxyheptanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methylheptanoic acid, 2-octenoic acid, 2-methyl-2-octenoic acid, 3-methyl-2-octenoic acid, octanoic acid, 2-methyloctanoic acid, 3-methyloctanoic acid, 3-hydroxyoctanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methyloctanoic acid, 2-nonenoic acid, 2-methyl-2-nonenoic acid, 3-methyl-2-nonenoic acid, nonanoic acid, 2-methylnonanoic acid, 3-methylnonanoic acid, 3-hydroxynonanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methylnonanoic acid, 2-decenoic acid, 2-methyl-2-decenoic acid, 3-methyl-2-decenoic acid, decanoic acid, 2-methyldecanoic acid, 3-methyldecanoic acid, 3-hydroxydecanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methyldecanoic acid, 10-hydroxydecanoic acid, 2-undecenoic acid, 2-methyl-2-undecenoic acid, 3-methyl-2-undecenoic acid, undecanoic acid, 2-methylundecanoic acid, 3-methylundecanoic acid, 3-hydroxyundecanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methylundecanoic acid, dodecanoic acid, 2-hydroxydodecanoic acid, tridecanoic acid, or mixtures thereof; sulfanylalkanols or mercaptoalkanols; conjugated products of 3-methyl-3-sulfanylhexan-1-ol; sulfo-conjugated steroids; or mixtures thereof; and v) optionally at least one basifying agent and/or at least one acid; and B) subsequently removing the at least one template molecule to form vacant cavities that are complementary to the at least one template molecule. 2. The cosmetic composition according to claim 1 , wherein the total amount of the at least one antiperspirant active agent, if present, ranges from 0.001% to 30% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, or the total amount of the at least one additional deodorant active agent other than the at least one molecularly imprinted polymer, if present, ranges from 0.01% to 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. 3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is: a) in pressurized form in an aerosol device or in a pump-dispenser bottle; b) in a device equipped with a perforated wall or a grate; c) in a device equipped with a ball applicator; d) in the form of a wand; or e) in the form of a loose or compacted powder; wherein the composition further comprises a physiologically acceptable medium. 4. The cosmetic composition according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one template molecule further comprises a steroid. 5. The cosmetic composition according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one template molecule further comprises a branched, saturated, and/or unsaturated aliphatic volatile fatty acid. 6. The cosmetic composition according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one template molecule is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, and/or optionally substituted C2-C13 aliphatic acid chosen from acetic acid, 2-propenoic acid, propanoic acid, 2-methylpropanoic acid, 2-methylpropenoic acid, 2-butenoic acid, 2-methyl-2-butenoic acid, 3-methyl-2-butenoic acid, butanoic acid, 2-methylbutanoic acid, 3-methylbutanoic acid, 3-hydroxybutanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid, 2-pentenoic acid, 2-methyl-2-pentenoic acid, 3-methyl-2-pentenoic acid, pentanoic acid, 2-methylpentanoic acid, 3-methylpentanoic acid, 3-hydroxypentanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methylpentanoic acid, 3-methyl-2-hexenoic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methylhexanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-4-methyloctanoic acid, 3-hydroxyhexanoic acid, 2-heptenoic acid, 2-methyl-2-heptenoic acid, 3-methyl-2-heptenoic acid, heptanoic acid, 2-methylheptanoic acid, 3-methylheptanoic acid, 3-hydroxyheptanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methylheptanoic acid, 2-octenoic acid, 2-methyl-2-octenoic acid, 3-methyl-2-octenoic acid, octanoic acid, 2-methyloctanoic acid, 3-methyloctanoic acid, 3-hydroxyoctanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methyloctanoic acid, 2-nonenoic acid, 2-methyl-2-nonenoic acid, 3-methyl-2-nonenoic acid, nonanoic acid, 2-methylnonanoic acid, 3-methylnonanoic acid, 3-hydroxynonanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methylnonanoic acid, 2-decenoic acid, 2-methyl-2-decenoic acid, 3-methyl-2-decenoic acid, decanoic acid, 2-methyldecanoic acid, 3-methyldecanoic acid, 3-hydroxydecanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methyldecanoic acid, 10-hydroxydecanoic acid, 2-undecenoic acid, 2-methyl-2-undecenoic acid, 3-methyl-2-undecenoic acid, undecanoic acid, 2-methylundecanoic acid, 3-methylundecanoic acid, 3-hydroxyundecanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methylundecanoic acid, dodecanoic acid, 2-hydroxydodecanoic acid, tridecanoic acid, or mixtures thereof. 7. The cosmetic composition according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one template molecule is a sulfanylalkanol or mercaptoalkanol. 8. The cosmetic composition according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one template molecule further comprises an amino acid. 9. The cosmetic composition according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one template molecule further comprises an acid ester. 10. The cosmetic composition according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one template molecule is a conjugated product of 3-methyl-3-sulfanylhexan-1-ol. 11. The cosmetic composition according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one template molecule is a sulfo-conjugated steroid. 12. The cosmetic composition according to claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises a bacteriostatic agent or bactericidal agent. 13. The cosmetic composition according to claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises a zinc salt. 14. The cosmetic composition according to claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises an odor absorber selected form the group consisting of zeolites, cyclodextrins, metal oxide silicates, metal oxide particles modified with a transition metal, aluminosilicates, and chitosan-based particles. 15. The cosmetic composition according to claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises at least one substance which blocks enzymatic reactions responsible for the formation of odorous compounds selected from the group consisting of arylsulfatase, 5-lipoxygenase, am inocylase, and 13-glucuronidase inhibitors. 16. The cosmetic composition according to claim 1 , having a pH ranging from 3 to 9.

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  • Compounds, absorbed onto or entrapped into a solid carrier, e.g. encapsulated perfumes, inclusion compounds, sustained release forms · CPC title

  • Preparatory processes · CPC title

  • containing at least one Si—O bond · CPC title

  • A61K8/898Primary

    containing nitrogen, e.g. amodimethicone, trimethyl silyl amodimethicone or dimethicone propyl PG-betaine · CPC title

  • nitrogen-containing groups · CPC title

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What does patent US11246823B2 cover?
The invention relates to the use of molecularly imprinted polymer(s) or MIPs, of odorous molecule(s), as deodorant agent in particular for selectively trapping molecules that are the cause of human body odour. More particularly by using MIPs which may be obtained via polymerization of “sol-gel” type; it being understood that the polymerization is performed in the presence v) of one or more “tem…
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Primary CPC classification A61K8/898. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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Publication date Tue Feb 15 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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