Ceramide-like compounds having antioxidant property and a method for preparation thereof, and a cosmetic composition containing the same

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a ceramide-like compound having properties of the natural ceramides and represented by the following formula (I), and a method for producing the same, and a cosmetic composition containing the same as an active ingredient. 1 wherein, m and n, which may be the same or different, each is independently an integer from 1 to 3, inclusive; k and 1, which may be the same or different, each is independently an integer from 1 to 2, inclusive; j is 0 or 1; A1, A2 and A3, which may be the same or different, each represents H or any one of the following structures :and 2 (wherein, M, M1 and M2 represent independently alkali metals or organic base containing nitrogen, and L represents alkaline earth metals.) R represents a group having the following structure: 3 wherein, B is methyl group at the 5-,7- or 8- position; m is an integer from 1 to 3, inclusive; D is —CH2—CH(CH3)- or —CH═C(CH3)-.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.