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Fragrance Components (fragrance + component)

Distribution by Scientific Domains

Medical Sciences	50%
Chemistry	50%

Selected Abstracts

Quantitation of suspected allergens in fragrances (Part I): evaluation of comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography for quality control

FLAVOUR AND FRAGRANCE JOURNAL, Issue 2 2004
Robert Shellie
Abstract An evaluation of comprehensive two-dimensional (2D) gas chromatography (GC×GC) was performed to assess its suitability for the analysis of volatile fragrance components, recognized by the European Commission's Scienti,c Committee on Cosmetics and other Non-food Products (SCCNFP) as possible skin sensitizers. The 24 volatile components listed by the SCCNFP were baseline-resolved or better within one 30 min analysis. High-quality calibration data for standard mixtures were obtained, with R2 > 0.998 over the concentration range 2,1000 mg/l. However, the analysis of small spiked amounts of target compounds in truly complex fragrances was problematic, due to uncertainty in component assignment. The bene,ts and limitations of GC×GC are reported, and a discussion of the proposed directions for the solution of this analysis is provided. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [source]

Two-stage kinetic analysis of fragrance evaporation and absorption from skin

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COSMETIC SCIENCE, Issue 5 2003
P. Saiyasombati
Synopsis Human in vivo fragrance evaporation data from a previously published study are reanalysed in terms of compartmental pharmacokinetic models in which the microscopic rate constants are functions of the physicochemical properties of the fragrance components. According to the proposed analysis, which is restricted to low doses, absorption and evaporation of each component are first-order processes occurring from either the skin (one-compartment model) or the skin and a more rapidly depleted vehicle layer (two-compartment models). Evaporation rates of ingredients from a 12-component mixture containing a musk fixative followed single exponential decays that were well described by the one-compartment model. An otherwise identical mixture without fixative yielded evaporation rates that could be characterized as biexponential decays associated with loss from two compartments. This result shows that ingredient interactions qualitatively and quantitatively change evaporation rate profiles of fragrance components; however, an attempt to account for these interactions explicitly by means of activity coefficients inserted as multipliers for the microscopic rate constants was unsuccessful. Re-examination of this approach in the context of a diffusion/evaporation model is suggested. The developed models have potential utility for dermal risk assessment and for prediction of aroma evolution following topical application of complex fragrances. Résumé Des données d'une étude publiée précédemment sur l'évaporation de parfum de humaine in vivo sont réanalysées en utilisant des modèles pharmacocinétiques compartimentés dont les constants microscopiques de taux sont des functions des propriétés physio-chimiques des composants de parfum. Selon l'analyse proposée, qui est limitée aux petites doses, l'absorption et l'évaporation de chaque composant sont des processus de premier ordre se produisant l'un de la peau (modèle d'un compartiment), ou l'autre de la peau et d'une couche de véhicule plus rapidement épuisée (modèles de deux compartiments). Les taux d'évaporation d'ingrédients d'un mélange de 12 composants contenant un fixatif de musc suivi par des décompositions exponentielles uniques qui ont été bien décrites par le modèle d'un compartiment. Un mélange sans fixatif mais identique pour le reste a rapporté des taux d'évaporation qui pourraient être caractérisés commes des décompositions bi-exponentielles avec une perte de deux compartiments. Ce résultat montre que les interactions d'ingrédient changent qualitativement et quantitativement les profils de taux d'évaporation des composants de parfum. Cependant, une tentative d'expliquer précisement ces interactions au moyen des coefficients d'activité insérés comme multiplicateurs pour les constants microscopiques de taux n'a pas été réussie. Le réexamen de cette approche dans le contexte d'un modèle de diffusion/evaporation est suggéré. Les modèles développés ont une utilité potentielle dans l'évaluation des risques cutané et pour la prévision de l'évolution d'arome suivant l'application topique des parfums complexes. [source]

Review Article: Fragrance technology for the dermatologist , a review and practical application

JOURNAL OF COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY, Issue 3 2010
Claudia S Cortez-Pereira MSc
Summary Cosmetic product development has increased in recent years. The value of a product is emphasized in its safety and effectiveness. The stability study in the context of product quality evaluation during shelf life becomes primordial to guarantee the integrity of the physical, chemical, and olfactory properties. In this study, aromatic compositions had been submitted to the stability normal test, at low temperature (4.0 ± 2.0 °C), at room temperature (22.0 ± 2.0 °C), and in oven (45.0 ± 2.0 °C). The compositions were analyzed at 15, 30, 60, and 90 days versus a fresh aromatic composition 48 h after preparation, in which the organoleptic characteristics and pH value were evaluated besides undertaking sensory evaluation. The results demonstrated that at the high temperature (45.0 ± 2.0 °C), in which the oxidative processes of the fragrance components are accelerated, the cosmetic preparation "A" was chosen because it showed more acceptable physical,chemical properties and in terms of sensory evaluation of perfume character and intensity was approved for commercial use. [source]

SPME , A valuable tool for investigation of flower scent

JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE, JSS, Issue 8 2003
Petr Barták
Abstract A novel Headspace Solid Phase Microextraction (HS-SPME) protocol is proposed for the analysis of floral scent. Volatile compounds emitted from the flower are collected on a Carboxen/PDMS fiber for 1 hour, transferred to the GC, and analyzed by GC/MS. The method completely eliminates the use of organic solvents, does not require special instrumentation, and may readily be performed in the field without access to mains electricity and other energy supplies. The method is robust, sensitive, and reduces the sampling stress on the investigated plant. Since enzymatic reactions in living flowers may cause changes in the composition of emitted fragrance, dried rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) was used as a stable standard for the method development and optimization. In addition, grape wine was also suggested as homogeneous, bio-compatible, and relatively stable standard of pronounced and typical scent for the same purpose. The optimized method was used for the comparative investigation of the fragrances emitted by two different species , Lathyrus vernus (L.) and Orchis pallens (L.). Several monoterpenes (C10 compounds) were found as the main fragrance components of lathyrus, while sesquiterpenes (C15 compounds) were typical for the orchid. [source]