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Use of salicyclic acid derivatives for depigmenting the skin

US5723109A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 1996
Grant dateMar 3, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/782
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Salicylic acid derivatives act as inhibitors of tyrosinase and are used in compositions for the purpose of lightening the skin or of treating pigmental blemishes.

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