WACKER Uses Cyclodextrin Complexes to Develop Novel Method of Stabilizing Fragrances in Construction Applications
Munich, January 29, 2007 – The Munich-based WACKER chemicals group has developed novel cyclodextrin/fragrance complexes for innovative construction-industry applications. Molecular inclusion in cyclodextrin stabilizes essential oils and/or their functional fragrances, allowing controlled release to the surroundings. Thus, for the first time, essential oils and other fragrances can be used in various non-hydrophobic construction applications, such as coatings and floor surfacings.Molecular inclusion in a suitable cyclodextrin is a new way to stabilize lipophilic fragrances such as essential