Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the synthesis of N-acyl proline or N-acyl 3-hydroxy proline by way of the amide formation of a fatty acid at a high temperature, an intermediate composition of the method, and a cosmetic composition containing same.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for improving the foaming properties of a cleansing formulation for topical use including glutamate-based surfactants, including a step of incorporating into the formulation an effective amount of at least one alkyl polyglycoside composition; aqueous formulation including same in combination with anionic or amphoteric surfactants; and a method for use thereof in cleansing the human or animal body.

Abstract: Surfactant mixture comprising (i) 50%-99% C1 comprising for 100% of its weight: (a) 65%-90% of a compound R1-C(?O)—NH—CH(COOH)—(CH2CH2)-COOH, R1 represents C7-C17, (b) 10%-35% of a compound R1-C(?O)—OH (ii) 1%-50% C2 comprising for 100% of its weight: (c) 37.5%-100% R3-O-(G3)p-H, R3 represents C12-C16, G3 represents the residue of a reducing sugar, 1.05?p?5, (d) 0%-37.5% of an alcohol R3-OH, (e) 0%-12.5% of R4-O-(G4)q-H, R4 represents C4-C7, G4 represents the residue of a reducing sugar, 1.05?q?5, (f) 0%-12.5% of an alcohol R4-OH. Use of the surfactant mixture as constituent of a fire-fighting foam liquid. Method for extinguishing a fire.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition (C1) including: (a) at least one compound of formula (I) in which each of the radicals Z is a hydrogen atom or a monovalent radical (Z1); (b) at least one compound of formula (IV); (c) a compound of formula (V). The invention also relates to a method for preparing said composition and to the use thereof in cosmetics.

Abstract: A process for preparing a composition (C1) represented by the formula (I): HO—CH2—(CHOH)n—CH2—O-(G)x-H, in which G represents the remainder of a reducing sugar, n is an integer equal to 2, 3 or 4 and x, which indicates the mean degree of polymerization of the remainder G, represents a decimal number greater than 1 and less than or equal to 5, characterized in that the process includes at least one step a) of reacting a polyol of formula (A1): HO—CH2—(CHOH)n—CH2—OH, in which n is an integer equal to 2, 3 or 4, with a reducing sugar of formula (II): HO-G-H, in which G represents the remainder of a reducing sugar, in the presence of an acid catalyst (Ca), and in that the acid catalyst (Ca) is chosen from phosphorous acid, phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a surfactant composition including at least one compound of formula (I): in which each of the radicals Z is a hydrogen atom or (Z1); at least one compound of formula (IV); one compound of formula (V); and one compound of formula (VI). The invention also relates to a method for preparing said composition and to the use thereof in cosmetics.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of formula (I?): R?—O—CH2-CH(OH)—[CH2-O—CH2]s-[CH(OH)]p-CH2-O—R? (I?), formula (I?), wherein s is equal to 0 or 1, and p is equal to 0, 1, 2 or 3, R? and R?, identical or different, represent a hydrogen atom, or a monovalent radical of formula (II?a), or a monovalent radical of formula (II?b), in order to prevent or slow down the appearance of the signs of ageing of the human skin or lips or to eradicate these signs. Also disclosed are a novel product, novel composition and cosmetic method.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) is disclosed, in which R? and R?, which may be identical or different, represent either a hydrogen atom or a monovalent radical of formula (IIa); or of a composition (C1) including between 99% and 20% by mass of a compound of formula (Ia), and between 1% and 80% by mass of a compound of formula (1b), with the aim of preventing or retarding the appearance of the signs of ageing of the human skin or lips or to eliminate the signs, the use being in the form of a cosmetic composition. Also disclosed is a method using the product of formula (I) or composition (C1).

Abstract: A compound having Formula (I), nC7—H15—O-(G)p-H, where G is a reducing sugar residue, and p is a decimal number ?1.05 and ?5. The method for preparing the compound and its use as a hydrotropic surfactant by making soluble, in an aqueous alkaline composition, at least one non-ionic surfactant having Formula (II), R—(O—CH(R?)—CH2)n-(0-CH2-CH2)m-0-H, where R is a straight, branched, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon radical including 8-14 carbon atoms, R? is a methyl or ethyl radical, n and m are whole numbers ?0 and ?15, assuming that n+m?0. Cleaning compositions containing 0.5% to 20% of compounds of Formula (I), 0.5% to 80% of compounds of Formula (II), 10-50 wt % of at least one alkaline agent, 15-89 wt % of water, and optionally, 10-50 wt % of at least one anti-limescale agent are useful for cleaning hard surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a surfactant composition including at least one compound of formula (I): in which each of the radicals Z is a hydrogen atom or (Z1); at least one compound of formula (IV); one compound of formula (V); and one compound of formula (VI). The invention also relates to a method for preparing said composition and to the use thereof in cosmetics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition (C1) including: (a) at least one compound of formula (I) in which each of the radicals Z is a hydrogen atom or a monovalent radical (Z1); (b) at least one compound of formula (IV); (c) a compound of formula (V). The invention also relates to a method for preparing said composition and to the use thereof in cosmetics.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): R?—O-A-O—R?, in which R? and R? are a hydrogen atom or a monovalent radical of formula (IIa), or a monovalent radical of formula (IIb), it being understood that at least one of the radicals R? or R? is not a hydrogen atom and that, when none of the radicals R? and R? is a hydrogen atom, R? and R? are identical, and in which A is a divalent radical of formula (III): —CH(X1)-[C(X2)(X3)]p-CH(X4) in which X1, X2, X3 and X4 are identical or different and are either a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical or an ethyl radical, and p is an integer greater than or equal to 1 and less than or equal to 6. Also the method for preparing the compound of formula (I) and to the use thereof in cosmetics and as a drug.

Abstract: A composition represented by the formula (I): R-0-(G)p-H, wherein R is the n-heptyl radical, G is the residue of a reducing sugar and p is a decimal number no lower than 1.05 and no higher than 5. The composition is a mixture of compounds represented by the formulas R-0-(G)1-H (I1), R-0-(G)2-H (I2), R—O-(G)3-H (I3), R—O-(G)4-H (I4), and R-0-(G)5-H (I5) in the respective molar ratios a1, a2, a3, a4 and a5, such that each ratio a1, a2, a3, a4 and a5 is between zero and one inclusive and that the sum of a1+a2+a3+a4+a5, is equal to one. Also, the method of solubilizing, in an aqueous solution, a hydrophobic perfume substance (A) or a mixture of hydrophobic perfume substances (A) with this composition, and a solubilising composition for hydrophobic perfumes. Further, a method for perfuming surfaces.

Abstract: A composition represented by formula (I): R—O-(G)p-H (I) in which R represents a radical including 6 to 8 carbon atoms, G represents the residue of a reducing sugar and p represents a decimal number greater than or equal to 1.05 and less than or equal to 5, and the composition is a mixture of compounds represented by formulae (I1), (I2), (I3), (I4) and (I5): R—O-(G)1-H(I1) R—O-(G)2-H(I2) R—O-(G)3-H(I3) R—O-(G)4-H(I4) R—O-(G)5-H(I5), in respective molar proportions a1, a2, a3, a4 and a5, such that: a1+a2+a3+a4+a5=1. The use of the composition as a solubilising agent in an aqueous composition of at least one compound (A) chosen from ?-tocopherol, ?-tocopherol, ?-tocopherol, ?-tocopherol, ?-tocopherol acetate, ?-tocopherol acetate, ?-tocopherol acetate, ?-tocopherol acetate, ?-tocotrienol, ?-tocotrienol, ?-tocotrienol and ?-tocotrienol. Also, a composition (C2) and its use in methods for preventing the unattractive effects of ageing, for cleaning the skin and hair, and for therapeutic treatment.

Abstract: A process for preparing a composition (C1) represented by the formula (I): HO—CH2—(CHOH)n—CH2—O-(G)x-H, in which G represents the remainder of a reducing sugar, n is an integer equal to 2, 3 or 4 and x, which indicates the mean degree of polymerization of the remainder G, represents a decimal number greater than 1 and less than or equal to 5, characterized in that the process includes at least one step a) of reacting a polyol of formula (A1): HO—CH2—(CHOH)n—CH2—OH, in which n is an integer equal to 2, 3 or 4, with a reducing sugar of formula (II): HO-G-H, in which G represents the remainder of a reducing sugar, in the presence of an acid catalyst (Ca), and in that the acid catalyst (Ca) is chosen from phosphorous acid, phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acid.

Abstract: A process for drilling cavities in subterranean formations includes a step of removal of the drill cuttings using an aqueous fluid in the form of a foam, obtained by mixing: an aqueous composition (Ci) including, per 100% by weight: from 0.5% by weight to 25% by weight of a compound of formula (I): R1—C(O)—NH—CH(COOM)-(CH2)n—COOM? (I) in which n represents an integer equal to 1 or 2, R1 represents a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon-based radical including from eight to eighteen carbon atoms, M represents a monovalent cation and M?, which is identical to or different from M, represents a hydrogen atom or a monovalent cation; or of a mixture of compounds of formula (I), and from 75% to 99.5% by weight of water, with a gas or a mixture of gases, chosen from air, nitrogen or carbon dioxide.

Abstract: A composition (C) of formula (I): R1—O-(G)p-H (I). G is a reducing sugar, R1 is a heptyl radical, p is a decimal number, and 1<p?5. Composition (C) is a mixture of compounds of five formulae: R1—O-(G)1-H (I1), R1—O-(G)2-H (I2), R1—O-(G)3-H (I3), R1—O-(G)4-H (I4), and R1—O-(G)5-H (I5). The sum of their molar proportions a1, a2, a3, a4 and a5 equals 1, and p=a1+2a2+3a3+4a4+5a5. Composition (C) is a solubilising agent in an acidic aqueous composition for non-ionic surfactant(s) according to: R—(O—CH(R?)—CH2)n—(O—CH2—CH2)m—O—H (II). R is a C8-C14 aliphatic radical, R? is CH3 or CH2CH3, 0?n?15, 0?m?15, and (n+m)>0. Also, compositions (C1) having 0.2-40% mass of composition(s) (C) and 0.2-80% mass non-ionic surfactant(s) of formula (II), which may be used to clean hard surfaces.

Abstract: Compound with formula (I), wherein R? and R? represent a hydrogen atom, a monovalent radical with formula (IIa), or a monovalent radical with formula (IIb), it being understood that at least one of the R? or R? radicals does not represent a hydrogen atom and that when the R? and R? radicals do not represent a hydrogen atom, R? and R? are identical; method for preparing and using in cosmetics and as a drug.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): R?—O-A-O—R??, in which R? and R? are a hydrogen atom or a monovalent radical of formula (IIa), or a monovalent radical of formula (IIb), it being understood that at least one of the radicals R? or R? is not a hydrogen atom and that, when none of the radicals R? and R? is a hydrogen atom, R? and R? are identical, and in which A is a divalent radical of formula (III): —CH(X1)-[C(X2)(X3)]p-CH(X4) in which X1, X2, X3 and X4 are identical or different and are either a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical or an ethyl radical, and p is an integer greater than or equal to 1 and less than or equal to 6. Also the method for preparing the compound of formula (I) and to the use thereof in cosmetics and as a drug.

Abstract: An oil-in-water emulsion includes, for 100 wt % thereof: a) 0.1 to 10 wt % of an emulsifying system including, for 100 wt % thereof: (i) 5 to 95 wt % of the mixture of the reaction products of a reducing sugar and 1,12-octadecanediol essentially consisting of hydroxyl-octadecyl polyglycosides of formula (I): HO—R—O-(G)n-H (I) and of polyglycosyl octadecyl polyglycosides of formula (II): H-(G)m-O—R—O-(G)p-H (II), where, in formulas (I) and (II), G is the remainder of the reducing sugar and R is the divalent radical octadecane-diyl-1,12, and where n, m and p, identical or different, each are, independently of each other, a decimal number between 1 and 5; (ii) 95 to 5 wt % of 1,12-octadecanediol; b) 0.01 to 5 wt % of at least one thickening and/or gelling agent; c) 10 to 50 wt % of an oil phase; and d) 89.89 to 35 wt % of an aqueous phase.