Inventors:
Craig A. Bonda - Wheaton IL
Urvil B. Shah - Mokena IL
Peter J. Marinelli - Barlett IL
Assignee:
The C. P. Hall Company - Bedford Park IL
International Classification:
A61K 600
US Classification:
424401, 424 59, 424 63, 424 64
Abstract:
The compounds of formula (I), suitable solvents for the compounds, and use of the compounds as waxes, UV absorbers, and skin conditioners is disclosed. A compound of formula (I) is a wax at room temperature, absorbs UVA and UVB radiation, and boosts the sun protection factor of sunscreen compositions. The compounds of formula (I) have utility in a variety of cosmetics and other compositions including waxes for coating, polishing, and sealing, textile and leather manufacture, adhesives, and crafts. The compounds of formula (I) also have utility in the treatment of skin conditions including acne, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff, warts, corns, calluses, ringworm infection, wrinkling, yellowing, leatheriness, mottling, and hyperpigmentation.