Synthesis of novel ketone body analogs for use as a nutritional supplement
US11807600B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C69/72
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
When a healthy and balanced diet is not achieved, nutritional supplements are used to help deal with the resulting health issues and enhance the body's performance. The present invention relates to a novel category of molecules that combine the properties of both ketone bodies and β-Hydroxy β-Methylbutyrate (HMB) that can be used as supplements for treating a wide range of health-related issues. Acetoacetate and β-Hydroxybutrate along with isopentyldiol were used as the sources of ketone bodies and HMB, respectively. The present invention provides a method of synthesis for a new group of compounds that incorporate the properties found in acetoacetate and 3-hydroxybutyrate molecules with that of β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate.
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