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Use of shogaols and gingerols for preparing deodorant compositions

US6264928A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 1999
Grant dateJul 24, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/92
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is provided for suppressing body odors in a human by administering orally to the human or applying to the skin of the human, at least one compound chosen from the group consisting of shogaols and gingerols. The compound corresponds to the general formula: ##STR1## in which X represents: PA1 either --CH.dbd.CH--, in which case n is equal to 1, 2, 4, 6, or 8; PA1 --CH.sub.2 --CH(OH)--, in which case n is equal to 2, 4, 6 or 8.

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