Chiral compounds, compositions, products and methods employing same

US9708287B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• CAYMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC. · US

Inventors

• Mitchell A. deLong · Chapel Hill, US
• Kalla Lynn Kvalnes · Cambridge, US
• Raymond Boissy · Cincinnati, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 1, 2015
• Grant date: Jul 18, 2017
• Expiry date: Oct 1, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61K2800/591
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Compounds that function, alone or in combination, as inhibitors of pigmentation for the improvement of mammalian skin are described herein. Specifically, the compounds of the present disclosure, namely chiral, non-racemic compounds, function as pigment formation inhibitors thereof to beautify skin and discourage the production of melanins. One or more products, consumer and otherwise, comprising the chiral, non-racemic compounds are disclosed herein. Methods of employing both the compounds of the present disclosure and the products incorporating the present compounds are also disclosed herein.