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Benzalphthalides and broad spectrum sun screens

US4333920A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 24, 1979
Grant dateJun 8, 1982
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Expiry dateMay 24, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q17/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compositions containing a benzalphthalide, i.e. benzalphthalide or a substituted benzalphthalide, are very effective broad spectrum sun screens. They are prepared by reacting substituted or unsubstituted phthalic anhydride with the corresponding substituted or unsubstituted phenyl acetic acid.

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