Straight chain saturated or unsaturated C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 alkyl aldonolactone esters and an enzymatic process for their preparation
US5505938A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 1993 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q11/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
C.sub.8-18 alkyl aldonolactone esters which have anionic and nonionic surfactant characteristics are disclosed. A process for preparing the esters enzymatically as well as personal product, cosmetic, detergent and oral hygiene compositions containing the compounds which take advantage of their dual surfactant quality, are also disclosed.
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