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Abstract

Pulegone Application Trends: Exploration of Uses Based on Leading Patent Applicants †

by
Reda El Boukhari
and
Ahmed Fatimi
*
Chemical Science and Engineering Research Team (ERSIC), Department of Chemistry, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Beni Mellal (FPBM), Sultan Moulay Slimane University (USMS), Mghila, Beni Mellal 23000, Morocco
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
†
Presented at the 3rd International Electronic Conference on Biomolecules, 23–25 April 2024; Available online: https://sciforum.net/event/IECBM2024.
Proceedings 2024, 103(1), 89; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2024103089
Published: 12 April 2024
(This article belongs to the Proceedings of The 3rd International Electronic Conference on Biomolecules)
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Abstract

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Pulegone is a natural biomolecule that may be found in essential oils from many medicinal and aromatic plants, especially those from the Lamiaceae family. It is known for its distinguished minty aroma and taste, and it has been studied for its potential use in various therapies due to its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic effects. Even with its recognized toxicity, pulegone is still widely used as a versatile and valuable compound in many industrial fields. To identify trends in the application of pulegone, we prospected patents from specialized patent databases. A search was carried out on the titles, abstracts, and claims of the patents. The patents were then sorted by applicant names, and then the applicant patent portfolio was studied to identify the targeted trends. The patents reveal that the leading jurisdiction is the United States, with about 44% of the filed patents. The study of the top 10 applicants allows us to distinguish three major areas of innovation. The field of daily-use cleaning, health, and hygiene encompasses 121 patents that take advantage of the aromatic characteristics of pulegone to provide hygiene and cosmetic products. The plant protection field stands out with 58 patents. In this field, pulegone is used for its pesticide and pest-repellent action to develop crop protection products. The third field is the use of pulegone with cannabinoids for pharmacological innovations as well as for recreational uses, as represented by 42 patents. The pulegone-related patents were based on preparations for medical, dental, or toiletry purposes. Pulegone is valued for its refreshing minty scent; it is utilized in perfumes and body care, as well as being an odor neutralizer and odorizing agent for toilet and cleaning compositions. Furthermore, pulegone is used as a natural pesticide and pest repellent, reducing the need for chemicals.

Author Contributions

Conceptualization, R.E.B. and A.F.; methodology, R.E.B. and A.F.; validation, A.F.; formal analysis, R.E.B. and A.F.; investigation, R.E.B. and A.F.; data curation, R.E.B. and A.F.; writing—original draft preparation, R.E.B.; writing—review and editing, A.F.; visualization, A.F.; supervision, A.F. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

Funding

This research received no external funding.

Institutional Review Board Statement

Not applicable.

Informed Consent Statement

Not applicable.

Data Availability Statement

The data presented in this study are available within the abstract’s content.

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare that the content of this abstract has no conflict of interest.
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El Boukhari, R.; Fatimi, A. Pulegone Application Trends: Exploration of Uses Based on Leading Patent Applicants. Proceedings 2024, 103, 89. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2024103089

AMA Style

El Boukhari R, Fatimi A. Pulegone Application Trends: Exploration of Uses Based on Leading Patent Applicants. Proceedings. 2024; 103(1):89. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2024103089

Chicago/Turabian Style

El Boukhari, Reda, and Ahmed Fatimi. 2024. "Pulegone Application Trends: Exploration of Uses Based on Leading Patent Applicants" Proceedings 103, no. 1: 89. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2024103089

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El Boukhari, R., & Fatimi, A. (2024). Pulegone Application Trends: Exploration of Uses Based on Leading Patent Applicants. Proceedings, 103(1), 89. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2024103089

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