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Quaternary ammonium functionalized dendrimers and methods of use therefor

US6440405B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 2000
Grant dateAug 27, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 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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