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Storage stable 2-methyl-1-naphthol couplers

US5529583A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 1995
Grant dateJun 25, 1996
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q5/10
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compounds of Formula II ##STR1## wherein R.sub.3 is --COCH.sub.3, --COCH.sub.3 or --COCH.sub.2 CH.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is hydrogen or R.sub.3 is hydrogen and R.sub.4 is --OCH.sub.3, --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.3, --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH or --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.3 are storage stable and can be used in oxidative hairdye systems in place of the storage unstable 2-methyl-1-naphthol. Advantageously, it has been found to produce the same colors as 2-methyl-1-naphthol.

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