Inolex Investment Corporation

Gary B Mosser

Michael James Fevola

Rocco Vincent Burgo

Michael E Wright

Mei Chen

Brittany Pease

Rocco V Burgo

Zongyu Zhang

Michael J Fevola

The present invention relates to biobased glyceryl heptanoate compositions, and preferably glyceryl monoheptanoate compositions, methods of manufacturing the same, as well as applications thereof including the use of the inventive compositions in formulations for cosmetics and other personal care applications. The biobased monoglyceryl monoester (MGME) compositions include a mixture including one or more compounds of Formula (I): R, R, and Rare independently —H or —C(O)—Calkyl. The composition comprises greater than about 60 wt % and less than about 98 wt % glyceryl monoheptanoate. The carbon present in the one or more compounds of Formula (I) is biobased. The composition has an ETvalue of >24 hr when tested as a 1% solution in water according to the EpiDerm Skin Irritation Test (OECD 439). The present invention also relates to microbiostatic concentrates (MBCs) including the disclosed composition.

Biobased glyceryl heptanoate ester compositions and methods of making and using the same

The invention described herein includes a self-neutralizing amino acid-based cationic composition that contains an amino acid-based cationic ester, a nonionic amphiphile, and an anhydrous buffering agent. In an embodiment, the composition, when dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous solvent, provides a resultant solution/dispersion having a pH of greater than about 4. The amino acid-based cationic ester may be a reaction product of (i) an amino acid having a non-polar side chain, and an amine group that has been neutralized with an acid; with (ii) a long chain fatty alcohol. Also included within the scope of the invention are methods of preparing a self-neutralizing amino acid-based cationic composition, such method including combining an amino acid-based cationic ester, a nonionic amphiphile and an anhydrous buffering agent. The resulting composition is in an anhydrous solid form. Formulations containing the amino acid-based cationic ester and/or a composition that includes it, are also disclosed.

Self-neutralizing amino acid based cationic compositions

A process is incorporated herein for the synthesis of bio-1,2-alkanediols, comprising: providing a bio-alkene having a carbon chain of about 5 to about 20 carbon atoms and a bio-1-alkene regioselectivity of at least about 80%, at least about 92% and/or at least about 95%; and converting the bio-alkene to a bio-1,2-alkanediol having a carbon chain length of about 5 to about 20 carbon atoms. Methods for treating catalysts which may be incorporated in the process for the synthesis of bio-1,2-alkanediols are also included herein. Such bio-1,2-alkanediols are used in compositions and products alone as antimicrobial materials, or with existing bio-compounds and/or antimicrobials, preservatives, alternative preservation systems and/or hurdle technology components. The bio-1,2-alkanediols incorporate a natural and bio-based pathway for antimicrobial effects in various compositions such as cosmetic, pharmaceutical, industrial and household products.

Natural 1,2-alkanediols, compositions having natural 1,2-alkanediols and processes for making the same

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Gary B Mosser