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Synthesis of quaternary melanin compounds and their use as hair dyes or for skin treatment

US5686084A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 1995
Grant dateNov 11, 1997
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q5/065
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The specification describes water soluble, cationic products useful as hair colorants or for skin care obtained by oxidative polymerization of a 5,6-dihydroxyindole-2-quaternary amides or esters, as well as compositions containing the same, methods of using the same in compositions to color hair or treat skin and intermediates for producing the products.

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