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

US5827330A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 1997
Grant dateOct 27, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2017

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

Abstract

Water soluble, cationic products useful as hair colorants or for the treatment of skin which are esters or amides formed by reaction of melanin and a quaternary salt containing a reactive amino or hydroxyl group, as well as compositions containing them and methods of using such products to color hair or treat skin are described.

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