| abstract |
The present invention relates to a clathrate compound comprising a cyclodextrin or a branched cyclodextrin and a vanylyl alcohol derivative (VE) of formula (1) embedded in the compound and a composition containing the same.n n n Formula 1n n n n n n n n In Formula 1 above,n n n R is a C 1-6 alkyl group.n n n Inclusion compounds of the present invention significantly reduce the impure taste of VE and increase its water solubility and stability. The clathrate compounds of the present invention significantly enhance and prolong the pungent taste and warmth effect of VE itself, and further increase and prolong the cooling or cooling effect of VE itself when used with a refreshing agent. There is also provided a cooling agent, oral composition, external preparation for skin, bath composition or food and drink containing the inclusion compound of the present invention. |