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Monoterpene component-rich essential oil, method for producing same and method for remediating environmental pollutants using the essential oil

US9005336B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

S.T. CORPORATION · JP

Inventors

Toshihiko Kaneko · Tokyo, JP
Yuichi Tanaka · Shari, JP
Tatsuro Ohira · Ibaraki, JP
Naoyuki Matsui · Tokyo, JP

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 26, 2010
Grant date	Apr 14, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 18, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB01D2257/70
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

To develop a means for effectively utilize terpene compounds contained in tree leaves, whereby branches and leaves cut in tree thinning and pruning can be effectively utilized as a resource. For this purpose, provided are a monoterpene component-rich essential oil containing 90% or more of monoterpene components; a method for producing the monoterpene component-rich essential oil which includes subjecting coniferous leaves to microwave steam distillation and collecting a distillate thus obtained; and a method for removing environmental pollutants which includes bringing the monoterpene component-rich essential oil into contact with atmosphere containing the environmental pollutants.

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