Quaternary ammonium functionalized dendrimers and methods of use therefor
US6440405B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S424/16
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Quaternary ammonium functionalized dendrimers are described which are suitable for controlling the growth of microorganisms. The quaternary ammonium functionalized dendrimer biocides of the present invention are effective against a wide variety of microbial species including bacteria, spores, yeast, fungi, mold and multicellular microorganisms.
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