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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 09, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 18, 2011
Rene Peter Scheurich, Gross-Zimmern, DE;
Rene Peter Scheurich, Gross-Zimmern, DE;
Merck Patent GmbH, Darmstadt, DE;
Abstract
The invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula (I), in which R1, R2, m and n have the meanings indicated in the Claims, and/or physiologically acceptable salts, tautomers, stereoisomers and/or solvates thereof, including mixtures thereof in all ratios, for the inhibition of tyrosinase and for lightening the skin. The invention also relates to the use of the compounds of the formula (I) in the prophylaxis, therapy or progress control of pigment disorders of the skin. The invention furthermore relates to preparations comprising the compounds of the formula (I) in combination with at least one further active compound and to a process for the preparation of the preparations by mixing the compounds of the formula (I) with a vehicle which is physiologically acceptable for topical applications.