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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8138363 | Process for the production of alkanolamide The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of alkanolamide containing compositions, and more particularly to a process of reacting a fatty acid and diethanolamine (DEA) which result in the formation of low levels of undesirable by products, parti... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8097739 | Process for the manufacture of natural oil hydroxylates A process for preparing natural oil hydroxylates, the process comprising reacting an amino compound containing hydroxyl groups having a molecular weight of less than 200 Daltons with vegetable oil derived polyols. ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7482479 | Production of cis-pellitorin and use as a flavouring The invention describes a process for the production of 2E,4Z-decadienoic acid-N-isobutylamide (cis-pellitorine) and its use as a pungent principle and aromatic substance having a heat-generating effect, preferably in preparations used for foodstuffs, oral hygiene o... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7427421 | Saturated and unsaturated N-alkamides exhibiting taste and flavor enhancement effect in flavor compositions Saturated and unsaturated compounds having sweet, salt or umami taste enhancement qualities. The compounds have the structure: where R1═H or methyl; R2 is selected from the group consist... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7368249 | Methods and compositions for evaluation and modulation of fertility The present invention concerns compositions and methods for regulating or determining fertility in humans and animals. In various embodiments of the invention, LOX and other related enzymes can be used as fertility markers, contraceptive agents, or means of treating... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361376 | Alkyldienamides exhibiting taste and sensory effect in flavor compositions Alkyldienamides compounds suitable for use as flavoring agents are disclosed. The compounds are used as flavors since they possess umami characteristics or other desirable organoleptic properties. The disclosed compounds are defined by the structure set forth below:... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7312346 | Method of purifying hydroxyalkyl amide A method for purifying hydroxyalkyl amide of residual alkanolamine by using nonpolar solvent, an acidic pH, salt solutions and an elevated temperature. ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7244857 | Method of making hydroxyalkyl amide containing reduced level of unreacted alkanolamine A method for reacting alkanolamine with ester in the presence of a metal silicate compound and, optionally, a catalyst, to produce a hydroxyalkyl amide composition with a decreased level of alkanolamine and residual catalyst. ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7186852 | Shea butter dimethyl amidopropyl amines Novel dimethyl amidopropyl amines prepared by the reaction of dimethyl amidopropyl amine (DMAPA) and shea butter, preferably mild-processed shea butter (MPSB). Materials of the present invention are useful as cosmetic and personal care ingredients, allowing for the ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7183424 | Shea butter alkanolamides Novel alkanolamides prepared by the reaction of an alkanolamine and shea butter, preferably mild-processed shea butter (MPSB). Materials of the present invention are useful as cosmetic and personal care ingredients; they thicken shampoos and body washes, stabilize f... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7154004 | Catalytic transamidation and amide metathesis under moderate conditions Disclosed is a method of manipulating the carboxamide functionality in a catalytic manner. The method includes the steps of reacting amides with or without amines in the presence of various types of metal catalysts, at a temperature of about 250° C. or less. ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7141686 | E2, E4, Z8-undecatrienoic acid and ester and carboxamide derivatives thereof, organoleptic uses thereof and processes for preparing same Described is a genus of E2,E4,Z8-undecatrienoic acid derivatives defined according to the structure: wherein Z represents —OR″ or —NRR′ with the provisos that when Z is —OR″, R″ is hydrogen, C1... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7115235 | Rotating surface of revolution reactor with temperature control mechanisms A reactor including a rotatable disc (3) having first (5, 19) and second (20, 30) surfaces. Reactant (15) is supplied to the first surface (5, 19) by way of a feed (4), the disc (3) is rotated at high speed, and the r... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7098351 | Process for the production of fatty acid amides This invention discloses a rapid method of production for fatty acid amide from fatty acid and urea. One example is the preparation of oleylamide from oleic acid and urea. The yields are high and oleylamide is selectively formed by judicious choice of catalyst. The ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7098350 | E2,E4,Z8-undecatrienoic acid and ester and carboxamide derivatives thereof, organoleptic uses thereof and processes for preparing same Described is a genus of undecatrienoic acid derivatives useful in imparting, augmenting and/or enhancing flavors, aromas and somatosensory effects in or to consumable materials such as foods, beverages, skin care products, oral care products, medicinal products and ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7087769 | Process for the preparation of cationic surfactants The invention concerns the preparation of cationic surfactants derived from the condensation of an acid, preferably a fatty acid or a hydroxy acid with a number of carbon atoms of 8–14 with esterified amino acids, preferably basic-type amino acids, more preferably... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7084285 | Photoaffinity-labeled sphingomyelin analogs and processes thereof A photoaffinity-labeled sphingomyelin analog of the following formula: wherein R1 is C1-20 alkylene group, R5 is C1-20 alkyl group, aryl group ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7060260 | Water-soluble silk proteins in compositions for skin care, hair care or hair coloring Skin care, hair care and hair coloring compositions comprising a water-soluble silk protein as an active ingredient are described. The water-soluble silk protein deposits onto the skin or the natural hair keratin to provide a smooth and durable film to provide added... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7049452 | Preparation of fatty hydroxamate A method for preparing fatty hydroxamic acids and salts thereof comprising reacting a fatty acid derivative with an aqueous solution of hydroxylamine. ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7033989 | High-concentration aqueous solutions of betaines or amine oxides The present invention relates to a composition and a method for preparing high-concentration aqueous solutions of betaines or amine oxides which comprise a water-soluble carbohydrate. The high-concentration aqueous solutions of the present invention are pumpable, vi... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7022844 | Amide-based compounds, production, recovery, purification and uses thereof Methods are disclosed of producing and purifying at least one amide. In accordance with one of the methods disclosed herein, the at least one amide is produced by providing an organic liquid comprising at least one oxime, providing at least one catalyst, adding the ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7014820 | Rotating surface of revolution reactor with feed and collection mechanisms A reactor including a rotatable disc (3) having a region (13) in an upper surface (5) thereof. Reactant (15) is supplied to the region (13) by way of a feed (4), the disc (3) is rotated at high speed, and the reactant... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6977063 | Rotating surface of revolution reactor with shearing mechanisms A reactor including a rotatable disc (3) having a surface (5) onto which reactant (15) is supplied by way of a feed (4). The disc (3) is rotated at high speed, and the reactant (15) spills over the surface (5) so as t... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6972113 | Rotating surface of revolution reactor with enhanced surface features A reactor including a rotatable disc (3) having a surface (5) onto which reactant (15) is supplied by way of a feed (4). The disc (3) is rotated at high speed, and the reactant (15) spills over the surface (5) so as t... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6956059 | Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory amino acid derivatives, their preparation and use The present invention ralates to compounds of formula (I): wherein R is hydrogen (H) or C1-6 alkyl; and X is defined such that —NH—(X)—COOH is the residue of an amino acid, which amino acid may itself optionally be substituted at any pendant amino g... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6921747 | Basic amino acid derivatives The present invention provides a basic amino acid derivative represented by the formula (1): The present invention also provides a method of making a gelled product by employing the aforementioned compound, as well as ... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6828452 | Method for producing acyl amino acids Acylamino acids are made by a process which comprises the steps of: (1) introducing a mixture comprised of at least one amino acid or amino acid salt and an alkali source into a reaction zone; (2) adding a mixture comprised of a fatty acid halide of the formula (I):... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6703517 | Method for preparing N-long chain acyl neutral amino acid A method for preparing a highly purified N-long chain acyl neutral amino acid for use of a detergent and the like in a simple and convenient manner and in a high yield by reacting a neutral amino acid such as glycine, γ-aminobutyric acid, and alanine, wi... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6562874 | Compositions comprising combination of DEFI and modified DEFI and methods of making Composition may be prepared in a single DEFI reactor comprising mixtures of (1) DEFI (directly esterified fatty acyl isethionate) and (2) a compound produced by the reaction of (a) isethionate with a fatty acid replacement (e.g., a multicarboxylic fatty a... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6515153 | Process for forming amido esters utilizing a spinning disc reactor The present invention relates to the formation of an amido ester having the formula: R1 --CO--NR3 --R2 --COL or R1 --NR3 --CO--R2 --COL wherein R1 is C1 -C12 linear o... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6514190 | Primary alkanolamides This invention concerns a composition containing a dimerized or trimerized fatty acid amide of a primary alkanolamine that remains clear of suspended solids during storage, making mixtures containing the additive particularly useful to the metalworking in... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6497888 | Process for limiting the penetration into the skin and/or the keratinous fibres of an active cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical agent A process, composition, and kit for limiting the penetration into the skin and/or the keratinous fibers of at least one cosmetically and/or pharmaceutically active agent present in a base cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical composition for topical application ... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6497644 | Process for recycling amido-carboxylic acid esters into amino-carboxylic acids According to the invention, waste materials containing amido-carboxylic acid esters, which are generated during the preparation of phenyl ester salts, can be converted into amido-carboxylic acids. The recovered amido-carboxylic acid is then useful in the ... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6444832 | Amino alcohol derivatives, method of producing said derivatives and medicaments containing them Compounds of formula I ##STR1## in which R1 denotes hydrogen or methyl R2 denotes lower straight-chained or branched alkyl with 1 to 10 carbon atoms R3 denotes hydrogen or lower alkyl n denotes 0-12 R4 denotes alkyl,... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6388111 | Dialkyl quats Dialkyl quats useful in personal care products are described. These quats are produced from fatty acids at least 30% by weight of which are C-20 in length or longer.... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6369249 | Process for the preparation of N-substituted acrylamides The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of N-substituted acrylamides of the general formula CH2.dbd.CH--CONHR, wherein, R is alkyl group having carbon 1 to 22 or acyl group having carbon 1 to 18. The process for the prepa... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6350889 | Ink jet printing compositions containing ester-terminated dimer acid-based oligo (ester/amide) A compound of formula (1), and compositions containing a plurality of such compounds, wherein, independently at each occurrence, R1 is a linear alkyl group having at least twenty carbons; R2 is selected from the diradical that result... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6335370 | Fluid concentrated hydroalcoholic compositions of copra or oil palm alkyl-amidopropylbetains Aqueous-alcoholic solutions of coconut or palm oil alkylamidopropylbetaines with a betaine content of greater than 50%, which are fluid, stable and pumpable are described as occupying a well-defined zone of their betaine/water/ethanol ternary diagram. The... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6316644 | Pilyethoxylated retinamide derivatives and process for preparing the same ##STR1## The present invention relates to a polyethoxylated retinamide derivative represented by formula (I), which is useful as an agent for inhibiting skin aging; in R represents hydrogen or C1-6 lower alkyl and n denotes the number of 2 to 1... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6294681 | Process for the production of N-acylamino acids The present invention provides a process for producing N-acyl-protected amino acids with the general formula I ##STR1## by amidocarbonylation whereby carbon monoxide, an amide/nitrile and an aldehyde, are reacted in the presence of a metal catalysts such ... | 09/25/2001 |
