Inclusion compounds of vanillyl alcohol derivative in cyclodextrin and compositions containing the same

摘要

An inclusion compound, which comprises a cyclodextrin or a branched cyclodextrin and a vanillyl alcohol derivative represented by the following formula (I) having been included therein: wherein, R represents a C1-6 alkyl group; and a composition containing the same. The inclusion compound exhibits remarkably reduce impure taste of VE and heightens its water solubility and stability. The inclusion compound considerably enhances and prolongs the pungent taste and warm-feeling imparting effect of VE per se and further increase and prolong the cool or refresh-feeling heightening effect of VE per se when used in combination with a refrigerant. A refreshing agent, oral care composition, skin preparation for external use, bathing composition or food and drink, which contains the inclusion compound, is also provided.