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BIS-(2-4-diaminophenoxy) benzenes and their use as coupling components in oxidative hair coloring compositions and methods
Assignee: Noxell Corp
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Filing: 1997-11-21
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Granted: 1999-02-02
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Expires: 2017-11-21
Abstract
Abstract The invention provides compositions and methods containing novel bis-(2,4-diaminophenoxy)benzene coupling compounds, and cosmetically acceptable salts thereof, for use with conventional primary intermediate dye compounds and oxidizing agents for the oxidative coloring of human hair. The compositions of the invention may also contain other components typically used in oxidative hair dye preparations to impart intense and lasting coloration to hair.
Inventors
- 👤 Mu-Iii Lim
- 👤 Yuh-Guo Pan
- 👤 Linas R. Stasaitis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:03
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/40; A61K8/41; A61K8/411; A61Q; A61Q5/00; A61Q5/10; C; C07; C07C; C07C217/00; C07C217/78; C07C217/80; C07C217/82; C07C217/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
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A compound of the formula I or II: ##STR6## or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of halogen; C 1 -C 5 monohydroxyalkyl; C 1 -C 5 alkyl; NH 2 ; and C 1 -C 5 alkylamino.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A compound of the formula I or II: ##STR6## or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of halogen; C 1 -C 5 monohydroxyalkyl; C 1 -C 5 alkyl; NH 2 ; and C 1 -C 5 alkylamino.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The compound according to claim 1, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl) and bromine (Br).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The compound according to claim 2, wherein R is chlorine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The compound according to claim 1, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, pentyl and isopentyl.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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The compound according to claim 4, wherein R is methyl.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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The compound according to claim 1, wherein R is NH 2 .
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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A composition for the oxidative coloring of human hair comprising a tinctorially effective amount of at least one coupling compound and at least one oxidative primary dye intermediate compound, or cosmetically acceptable salts thereof, said at least one coupling compound having the formula I or II: ##STR7## or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of H; halogen; C 1 -C 5 monohydroxyalkyl; C 1 -C 5 alkyl; NH 2 ; and C 1 -C 5 alkylamino.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
83 words
A composition for the oxidative coloring of human hair comprising a tinctorially effective amount of at least one coupling compound and at least one oxidative primary dye intermediate compound, or cosmetically acceptable salts thereof, said at least one coupling compound having the formula I or II: ##STR7## or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of H; halogen; C 1 -C 5 monohydroxyalkyl; C 1 -C 5 alkyl; NH 2 ; and C 1 -C 5 alkylamino.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
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The composition according to claim 7, wherein the primary dye intermediate is selected from the group consisting of p-phenylenediamines and cosmetically acceptable derivatives thereof; p-aminophenols and cosmetically acceptable derivatives thereof; ortho-developers and cosmetically acceptable derivatives thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
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The composition according to claim 8, further comprising conventional additives selected from the group consisting of other dye couplers, oxidizing agents, anti-oxidants, fragrances, perfume oils, chelating agents, emulsifiers, coloring agents, dispersing agents, opacifying agents, thickeners, organic solvents, surfactants, humectants and anti-microbials.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
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The composition according to claim 9, wherein the oxidizing agent is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen peroxide, urea peroxide, melamine peroxide, sodium perborate and sodium percarbonate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
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The composition according to claim 10, wherein the oxidizing agent is present in the composition in an amount of about 5 to 30%, by weight.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
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The composition according to claim 8, wherein the coupling compound is present in the composition in an amount of about 0.01 to about 10%, by weight.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
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The composition according to claim 7, wherein the coupling compound and the primary dye intermediate are present in a molar ratio of from about 2:1 to 1:2.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
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A method for the oxidative coloring of human hair comprising contacting the hair with a hair coloring effective amount of the composition according to claim 8; and maintaining contact with the hair until the hair is permanently colored.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
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The method according to claim 14, further comprising contacting the hair with an oxidizing agent.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method according to claim 15, wherein the oxidizing agent is present in the composition in an amount of about 5 to 30%, by weight.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
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The method according to claim 14, wherein the coupling compound is present in the composition in an amount of about 0.01 to about 10%, by weight.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method according to claim 14, wherein the coupling compound and the primary dye intermediate are present in a molar ratio of from about 2:1 to 1:2.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method according to claim 14, wherein said contact is maintained for about 5 to about 45 minutes, followed by rinsing the hair with water and, optionally, followed by shampooing.
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