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Sebosuppressive preparations containing benzyl alcohol derivatives

Assignee: Henkel AG and Co KGaA
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Filing: 1984-08-30
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Granted: 1986-09-23
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Expires: 2004-08-30
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Abstract

Abstract Sebosuppressive cosmetic preparations containing benzyl alcohol derivatives which are substituted on the benzene ring by alkyl, aryl, alkyloxymethyl radicals or by a fused aromatic ring, and methods for their use.

Inventors

  • 👤 Hinrich Moeller
  • 👤 Siegfried Wallat

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-01 14:06
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q5/00; A61Q5/008; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/33; A61K8/34; A61P; A61P17/00; A61Q19/00; A61Q19/008; C; C07; C07C; C07C33/00; C07C33/18; C07C33/20; C07C43/00; C07C43/02; C07C43/03; C07C43/14; C07C43/178; C07C43/1782; A61Q5/02

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 31
Claim 1
Independent Claim 77 words
A method of treating seborrheic skin or hair comprising the topical application to an individual in need of such treatment of a composition containing a sebosuppressive effective amount of at least one compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein: R 1 is a linear or branched C 4-18 -alkyl, phenyl, or a C 4-18 -alkyl-oxy-methyl radical, and occupies the 2,3 or 4 positions; and R 2 is H or forms a fused aromatic ring with R 1 .
Claim 2
Independent Claim 77 words
A method of treating seborrheic skin or hair comprising the topical application to an individual in need of such treatment of a composition containing a sebosuppressive effective amount of at least one compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein: R 1 is a linear or branched C 4-18 -alkyl, phenyl, or a C 4-18 -alkyl-oxy-methyl radical, and occupies the 2,3 or 4 positions; and R 2 is H or forms a fused aromatic ring with R 1 .
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein R 1 occupies the 4 position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein R 1 and R 2 form a benzene ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 10 words
The method of claim 1 where R 1 is phenyl.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 37 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said compound is at least one of 4-butyl-, 4-phenyl-, 4-hexyl-, 4-pentyl-, 4-octyl-, 2-octyl-, 4-decyl-, 3-decyl-, 4-dodecyl-, 4-undecyl-, 4-tetradecyl-, 4-hexadecyl-, 4-octadecyl-, 4-(2-ethoxyhexyl)-, 4-isononyl-, 4-(2-hexyldecyl)-, 4-decyloxymethyl-, or 4-dodecyloxymethyl-benzyl alcohol; or 1- or 2-hydroxymethylnaphthalene.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 27 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said compound is at least one of: 4-octylbenzyl alcohol; 4-decylbenzyl alcohol; 4-dodecylbenzyl alcohol; 4-decyloxymethylbenzyl alcohol; 4-phenylbenzyl alcohol, or 4-tert.-butyl benzyl alcohol.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 25 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said compound is present in about 0.01 to 5.0% by weight, based upon the total weight of the composition.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 25 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said compound is present in about 0.05 to 1% by weight, based upon the total weight of the composition.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 28 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said composition is a sebosuppressive shampoo for oily hair and treatment is by the shampooing of the said hair with said composition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 26 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said composition is a sebosuppressive hair treating composition and treatment is by the application of said composition to said hair.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 24 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said composition is a sebosuppressive skin cream and treatment is by application of said cream to the skin.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 28 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said composition is a sebosuppressive shampoo for oily hair and treatment is by the shampooing of the said hair with said composition.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 26 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said composition is a sebosuppressive hair treating composition and treatment is by the application of said composition to said hair.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 24 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said composition is a sebosuppressive skin cream and treatment is by application of said cream to the skin.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 28 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said composition is a sebosuppressive shampoo for oily hair and treatment is by the shampooing of the said hair with said composition.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 26 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said composition is a sebsuppressive hair treating composition and treatment is by the application of said composition to said hair.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 24 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said composition is a sebosuppressive skin cream and treatment is by application of said cream to the skin.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 28 words
The method of claim 4 wherein said composition is a sebosuppressive shampoo for oily hair and treatment is by the shampooing of the said hair with said composition.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 26 words
The method of claim 4 wherein said composition is a sebosuppressive hair treating composition and treatment is by the application of said composition to said hair.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 24 words
The method of claim 4 wherein said composition is a sebosuppressive skin cream and treatment is by application of said cream to the skin.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 28 words
The method of claim 5 wherein said composition is a sebosuppressive shampoo for oily hair and treatment is by the shampooing of the said hair with said composition.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 26 words
The method of claim 5 wherein said composition is a sebosuppressive hair treating composition and treatment is by the application of said composition to said hair.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 24 words
The method of claim 5 wherein said composition is a sebosuppressive skin cream and treatment is by application of said cream to the skin.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim 28 words
The method of claim 6 wherein said composition is a sebosuppressive shampoo for oily hair and treatment is by the shampooing of the said hair with said composition.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim 26 words
The method of claim 6 wherein said composition is a sebosuppressive hair treating composition and treatment is by the application of said composition to said hair.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim 24 words
The method of claim 6 wherein said composition is a sebosuppressive skin cream and treatment is by application of said cream to the skin.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim 28 words
The method of claim 7 wherein said composition is a sebosuppressive shampoo for oily hair and treatment is by the shampooing of the said hair with said composition.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim 26 words
The method of claim 7 wherein said composition is a sebosuppressive hair treating composition and treatment is by the application of said composition to said hair.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim 24 words
The method of claim 7 wherein said composition is a sebosuppressive skin cream and treatment is by application of said cream to the skin.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim 20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said compound is at least one of: 4-octylbenzyl alcohol, 4-decylbenzyl alcohol, or 4-decyloxymethylbenzyl alcohol.

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