Preparation of a new class of water-soluble ammonium 2,3-dihydroxy-5-((2R,3R)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-4-oxochroman-2-yl) phenolates and their biological activity of alcohol elimination
US9139551B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D311/62
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A new class of high water-soluble compound based upon the Hovenia plant, or its herbal extract form known as DHM, and the methods for synthesizing same, to produce anti-alcohol intoxication treatment to alleviate the symptoms of hangover and other over-drinking, binge-drinking related ailments. Such compounds, known as TDHM and PDHM, can reduce the alcohol concentration in the blood, lengthen the waking time, and shorten the period of drowsiness induced after drinking alcohol; they also are proved to have high water solubility and thus are suitable for immediate protection and treatment to persons with alcohol intoxication or hangover and over-drinking.
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