Repellent compositions containing aromatic aldehydes

Details Repellent compositions containing aromatic aldehydes Repellent compositions containing aromatic aldehydes

1996-12-24

1998-08-11

Levy, Daniel S.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Biocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants

424403, 424406, 514919, 514701, A01N 2522

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057924678

ABSTRACT:
Repellent compositions which contain aromatic aldehydes such as cinnamic aldehyde, .alpha.-hexyl cinnamic aldehyde and/or coniferyl aldehyde are provided, together with methods for their use as repellents for pests including flies, cockroaches, aphids, silverleaf white flies, mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, lice, leafhoppers, thrips, two-spotted spider mites, snails, slugs, biting midges, earwigs, and moths. Also provided are stabilized .alpha.-hexylcinnamic aldehyde (HCA) compositions which reduce the evaporation rate of HCA and/or induce HCA to evaporate at a constant rate over time.

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