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Phenyl alpha acyloxyalkanoic acids, derivatives and their therapeutic use
Assignee: Tristrata Inc
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Filing: 1990-12-20
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Granted: 1993-11-02
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Expires: 2010-12-20
Abstract
Abstract Therapeutic as well as preventative measures to improve the cosmetic conditions or to alleviate the symptoms of dermatologic disorders with phenyl alpha acyloxyalkanoic acids and derivatives is disclosed. The cosmetic conditions and dermatologic disorders in humans in which the compounds may be useful include brittle or soft nails; abnormally thin skin, mucous membranes or wound; friction blisters; brittle hairs; pruritus; acne; and diseased nails, skin or mucous membranes due to natural or unnatural causes including but not limited to in flammations or infections. The phenyl alpha acyloxyalkanoic acids and derivatives include, for example, diphenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid, phenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid, phenyl alpha methyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid and phenyl alpha acetoxypropanoic acid. The compositions containing the active ingredients are also useful for treatment of skin, nails and hair conditions or disorders in domestic animals.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene J. Van Scott
- 👤 Ruey J. Yu
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-03 05:09
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q19/00; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/70; A23B2/725; A23B2/729; A23B2/742; A23B2/746; A23B2/75; A23B2/754; A23B2/758; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/21; A61K31/215; A61K31/22; A61K31/222; A61K31/235; A61K31/33; A61K31/335; A61K31/34; A61K31/395; A61K31/41; A61K31/415; A61K31/425; A61K31/429; A61K31/43; A61K31/435; A61K31/44; A61K31/495; A61K31/535; A61K38/00; A61K38/04; A61K38/12; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/33; A61K8/34; A61K8/36; A61K8/368; A61K8/37; A61K8/40; A61K8/43; A61K8/49; A61K8/494; A61K8/92; A61Q15/00; A61Q17/00; A61Q3/00; A61Q1/00; A61Q1/12; A61Q11/00; A61Q19/001; A61Q5/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S424/00; Y10S424/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A composition suitable for topical administration to nails, skin, lips and other mucous membranes, said composition comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2-phenyl beta acetoxypropanoic acid, and phenyl alpha acyloxyalkanoic acids having the formula: ##STR2## wherein said compound is present as free acid, lactone or salt form, and as an optically active or inactive isomer selected from the group consisting of D, L, and DL form, and wherein R 1 represents H, alkyl, aralkyl or aryl group of saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched chain, having 1 to 25 carbon atoms, or a cyclic form, R 2 represents methyl, ethyl, phenyl or benzyl, n is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, and the hydrogen atoms of the phenyl, R 1 , R 2 , (CH 2 ) n may be substituted by a halogen, hydroxy, acetoxy, sulfur, or a lower alkyl or alkoxy, saturated or unsaturated having 1 to 9 carbon atoms, wherein said compound is other than phenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid, and wherein said at lest one compound is present in said composition in an amount sufficient to enhance keratinization of nails, skin, lips and other mucous membranes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A composition suitable for topical administration to nails, skin, lips and other mucous membranes, said composition comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2-phenyl beta acetoxypropanoic acid, and phenyl alpha acyloxyalkanoic acids having the formula: ##STR2## wherein said compound is present as free acid, lactone or salt form, and as an optically active or inactive isomer selected from the group consisting of D, L, and DL form, and wherein R 1 represents H, alkyl, aralkyl or aryl group of saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched chain, having 1 to 25 carbon atoms, or a cyclic form, R 2 represents methyl, ethyl, phenyl or benzyl, n is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, and the hydrogen atoms of the phenyl, R 1 , R 2 , (CH 2 ) n may be substituted by a halogen, hydroxy, acetoxy, sulfur, or a lower alkyl or alkoxy, saturated or unsaturated having 1 to 9 carbon atoms, wherein said compound is other than phenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid, and wherein said at lest one compound is present in said composition in an amount sufficient to enhance keratinization of nails, skin, lips and other mucous membranes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The composition of claim 1 wherein the phenyl alpha acyloxyalkanoic acid or derivative is a member selected from the group consisting of 1. Phenyl alpha acetoxypropanoic acid; 2. Phenyl alpha methyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 3. Phenyl alpha methyl alpha acetoxypropanoic acid; 4. Diphenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid;
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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Dibenzyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 6. Phenyl alpha benzyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 7. Phenyl alpha benzoyloxyacetic acid; 8. Phenyl alpha methyl alpha benzoyloxyacetic acid; 9. Diphenyl alpha benzoyloxyacetic acid; 10. Phenyl alpha phenylacetoxyacetic acid; 11. Phenyl alpha methyl alpha phenylacetoxyacetic acid; 12. Diphenyl alpha phenylacetoxyacetic acid; 13. 4-hydroxyphenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 14. 4-acetoxyphenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 15. 4-chlorophenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 16. 3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 17. 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 18. 3-(2-hydroxyphenyl) alpha acetoxypropanoic acid; 19. 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl) alpha acetoxypropanoic acid; and 20. 2-phenyl beta acetoxypropanoic acid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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Dibenzyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 6. Phenyl alpha benzyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 7. Phenyl alpha benzoyloxyacetic acid; 8. Phenyl alpha methyl alpha benzoyloxyacetic acid; 9. Diphenyl alpha benzoyloxyacetic acid; 10. Phenyl alpha phenylacetoxyacetic acid; 11. Phenyl alpha methyl alpha phenylacetoxyacetic acid; 12. Diphenyl alpha phenylacetoxyacetic acid; 13. 4-hydroxyphenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 14. 4-acetoxyphenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 15. 4-chlorophenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 16. 3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 17. 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 18. 3-(2-hydroxyphenyl) alpha acetoxypropanoic acid; 19. 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl) alpha acetoxypropanoic acid; and 20. 2-phenyl beta acetoxypropanoic acid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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The composition of claim 1 further comprising a carrier suitable for topical administration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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The composition of claim 1, wherein said nails are brittle nails or psoriatic nails.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 1, wherein said at least one compound is 2-phenyl beta acetoxypropanoic acid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A composition according to claim 1, wherein said at least one compound is phenyl alpha acetoxypropanoic acid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 1, wherein said at least one compound is diphenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 1, wherein said skin is peristomal skin.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 1, wherein said at least one compound is present in said composition in an amount sufficient to enhance keratinization of brittle nails.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 1, wherein said at least one compound is present in said composition in an amount sufficient to enhance keratinization of psoriatic nails.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
186 words
A method for enhancing keratinization of nails, skin, lips and other mucous membranes comprising topically administering a composition comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2-phenyl beta acetoxypropanoic acid, and phenyl alpha acyloxyalkanoic acids having the formula: ##STR3## wherein said compound is present as free acid, lactone or salt form, and as an optically active or inactive isomer selected from the group consisting of D, L, and DL form, and wherein R 1 represents H, alkyl, aralkyl or aryl group of saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched chain, having 1 to 25 carbon atoms, or a cyclic form, R 2 represents methyl, ethyl, phenyl or benzyl, n is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, and the hydrogen atoms of the phenyl, R 1 , R 2 , (CH 2 ) n may be substituted by a halogen, hydroxy, acetoxy, sulfur, or a lower alkyl or alkoxy, saturated or unsaturated having 1 to 9 carbon atoms, wherein said at least one compound is present in said composition in an amount sufficient to enhance keratinization of nails, skin, lips and other mucous membranes.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
186 words
A method for enhancing keratinization of nails, skin, lips and other mucous membranes comprising topically administering a composition comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2-phenyl beta acetoxypropanoic acid, and phenyl alpha acyloxyalkanoic acids having the formula: ##STR3## wherein said compound is present as free acid, lactone or salt form, and as an optically active or inactive isomer selected from the group consisting of D, L, and DL form, and wherein R 1 represents H, alkyl, aralkyl or aryl group of saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched chain, having 1 to 25 carbon atoms, or a cyclic form, R 2 represents methyl, ethyl, phenyl or benzyl, n is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, and the hydrogen atoms of the phenyl, R 1 , R 2 , (CH 2 ) n may be substituted by a halogen, hydroxy, acetoxy, sulfur, or a lower alkyl or alkoxy, saturated or unsaturated having 1 to 9 carbon atoms, wherein said at least one compound is present in said composition in an amount sufficient to enhance keratinization of nails, skin, lips and other mucous membranes.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 11, wherein the composition further comprises a carrier suitable for topical administration.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 11 wherein the phenyl alpha acyloxyalkanoic acid or derivative is a member selected from the group consisting of 1. Phenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 2. Phenyl alpha acetoxypropanoic acid; 3. Phenyl alpha methyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 4. Phenyl alpha methyl alpha acetoxypropanoic acid; 5. Diphenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 6. Dibenzyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 7. Phenyl alpha benzyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 8. Phenyl alpha benzoyloxyacetic acid; 9. Phenyl alpha methyl alpha benzoyloxyacetic acid; 10. Diphenyl alpha benzoyloxyacetic acid; 11. Phenyl alpha phenylacetoxyacetic acid; 12. Phenyl alpha methyl alpha phenylacetoxyacetic acid; 13. Diphenyl alpha phenylacetoxyacetic acid; 14. 4-hydroxyphenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 15. 4-acetoxyphenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 16. 4-chlorophenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 17. 3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 18. 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid; 19. 3-(2-hydroxyphenyl) alpha acetoxypropanoic acid;
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
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3-(4-hydroxyphenyl) alpha acetoxypropanoic acid; and 21. 2-phenyl beta acetoxypropanoic acid.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
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3-(4-hydroxyphenyl) alpha acetoxypropanoic acid; and 21. 2-phenyl beta acetoxypropanoic acid.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 11, wherein said nails are brittle nails or psoriatic nails.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 11, wherein said at least one compound is phenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 11, wherein said at least one compound is phenyl alpha acetoxypropanoic acid.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 11, wherein said at least one compound is diphenyl alpha acetoxyacetic acid.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 11, wherein said skin is peristomal skin.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 11, wherein said at least one compound is present in said composition in an amount sufficient to enhance keratinization of brittle nails.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 11, wherein said at least one compound is present in said composition in an amount sufficient to enhance keratinization of psoriatic nails.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 15, wherein said composition is topically administered to lips.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 15, wherein said composition is topically administered to nails.
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