Alkenone-based formulations for topical applications
AssigneesWestern Washington University, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
InventorsGregory W. O'Neil, Christopher M. Reddy
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Abstract
The use of long-chain alkenones to impart desired characteristics in personal care compositions for topical applications is described. The preparation of mixtures long-chain alkenones and synthetic derivatives thereof is presented. Examples of compositions include abrasive soaps, with alkenones serving as natural exfoliating agents. Alkenones and their derivatives can serve as emollients, occlusive agents, encapsulating agents, stabilizing agents, binding agents, thickening agents, surfactants, and antimicrobials.
Claims21
(canceled)
A personal care composition, comprising:
- a compound of Formula (V):
- wherein
- R19 is a polar head group;
- and
- R20 is a C30-45 alkenyl having at least one trans double carbon-carbon bond, or R20 is a C30-45 alkyl
A personal care composition, comprising:
- a compound of Formula (II):
- wherein
- R3 is selected from —OH, —O(CH2CH2)nOSO3— and —O(CH2)(CHOH)(CHOH), wherein n is an integer of from 1 to 200;
- and
- R2 is a C30-45 alkenyl having at least one trans double carbon-carbon bond, or R2 is a C30-45 alkyl.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.