Abstract: A process of producing N-acyl amino acid based surfactants of Formula I, wherein, R is selected from C6 to C22 alkyl group, R1 is selected from H, C1 to C4 alkyl, R2 is selected from all groups on ? carbon of natural amino acids, R3 is selected from COOX, CH2—SO3X, X is selected from Li+, Na+ or K+. The process comprising steps of: A) preparing fatty acid chlorides by halogenating fatty acids with either phosgene or thionyl chloride in the presence of catalytic amount of same or other N-acyl amino acid surfactant of Formula I or anhydrides of same surfactant; and B) reacting fatty acid chloride of step (A) with an amino acid in the presence of a base.

Abstract: A personal product antimicrobial preservative composition for preservation of topical personal care formulations is provided and includes [A] one or more undecylenic acid derivatives depicted by Formula (I), [B] one or more octanoic acid derivatives depicted by Formula (II), and [C] 2-phenoxy ethanol or 2-ethyl hexyl glyceryl ether or mixture of these two ‘liquid alcohol ethers’; wherein, each of the two components [A] and [B] is present in the range of 5 to 20% by weight and together [A] and [B] constitute 10 to 30% by weight and the ‘liquid alcohol ether’, component [C], is present 70 to 90% by weight of the total preservative composition. A method for preserving personal care product from microbial attack is provided containing an aqueous phase comprising three component composition from about 0.5 to 2.5% by weight of the total personal care formulation.

Abstract: This invention relates to the synthesis of a multifunctional hair color protector, p-methoxy cinnamidoproyl dimethyl behenyl ammonium chloride of Formula I and the compositions containing the same for hair care.

Abstract: A surfactant composition comprising the following elements in the indicated amounts expressed as percentage by weight: (a) 1 to 20% of at least one fatty acyl isethionate compound; (b) 0.1% to 10% of at least one acyl glycinate compound; (c) 0.1% to 20% of at least one alkyl betaine compound; and (d) 60% to 98.8% of water wherein the weight ratio of fatty acyl isethionate to acyl glycinate and alkyl betaine is in the range of 1:0.1 to 1:1 and the composition is clear, concentrated and flowable at and below 25° C. and pH at and below 6.

Abstract: A personal product antimicrobial preservative composition for preservation of topical personal care formulations is provided comprising [A] one or more undecylenic acid derivatives depicted by Formula (I), [B] one or more octanoic acid derivatives depicted by Formula (II), and [C] 2-phenoxy ethanol or 2-ethyl hexyl glyceryl ether or mixture of these two ‘liquid alcohol ethers’; wherein, each of the two components [A] and [B] is present in the range of 5 to 20% by weight and together [A] and [B] constitute 10 to 30% by weight and the ‘liquid alcohol ether’, component [C], is present 70 to 90% by weight of the total preservative composition. A method for preserving personal care product from microbial attack is provided containing an aqueous phase comprising three component composition from about 0.5 to 2.5% by weight of the total personal care formulation.

Abstract: A photostable cosmetic composition for protection against UVA and UVB radiations of wavelengths between 280 and 400 nm, which comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle: (i) at least one UVA-sunscreen agents absorbing predominantly in the UVA-range; (ii) at least one UVB-sunscreen agents absorbing predominantly in the UVB-range; (iii) at least 0.1% by weight of a 2-hydroxy sulfobetaine of cinnamidoalkyl amine compound.

Abstract: An aqueous composition for oral care application comprising solution of an amidobetaine of the following general Formula I is disclosed; in which R is an alkyl of coconut fatty acids, preferably hydrogenated coconut fatty acids, or a fatty acid mixture group which, on the average, corresponds to coconut fatty acids, wherein the solution has a solids content of 36% by weight, a pH of 4.5 to 6, an alkylamidopropyldimethyl amine content of not more than 0.1% by weight, and a free fatty acid content less than 0.5% by weight, sodium chloride content of 6.0% max and dimethylaminopropylamino betaine (from N,N-dimethyl amino propyl 1,3-diamine (DMAPA) and monochloroacetic acid) content of 30 ppm max, free sodium monochloroacetic acid content of 5 ppm max and free N,N-dimethylamino propyl 1,3-diamine content of 5.0 ppm max.

Abstract: Water-soluble and water dispersible undecylenic amido propyl dimethyl hydroxyl ethoxy ethyl ammonium undecylenate compounds of formula I having anti-dandruff, preservative and sunscreen activity wherein R1, R2 are from C1-C6 carbon atoms, R3 is undecylenic acid, amino group is selected from dimethyl amino propyl amine.

Abstract: An aqueous composition comprising solution of a betaine of the following general Formula I is disclosed Formula I in which R is an alkyl group of coconut fatty acids, preferably hydrogenated coconut fatty acids, or a fatty acid mixture which, on the average, corresponds to coconut fatty acids, wherein the solution has a solids content of at least 45% by weight, a pH of 4.5 to 8, an amidoamine content of not more than 1% by weight, and a free fatty acid content less than 1% by weight, an N-acyl ?-aminoacids content between 0.5 to 3% by weight and 0 to 4% by weight of glycerin, based on the solution.

Abstract: An efficient, simple, high yielding, eco-friendly process for the manufacture of tosylates quaternary ammonium salts of cinnamidoalkylamines and/or benzamidoalkylamines (Formula I) has been described. These compounds are substantive UV-absorbers. They are useful in making fabric care products and personal care products. The scope of this methodology has been demonstrated by converting water soluble organic sunscreen quaternary halides to their corresponding tosylates of Formula VI.

Abstract: An aqueous composition for oral care application comprising solution of an amidobetaine of the following general Formula I is disclosed; in which R is an alkyl of coconut fatty acids, preferably hydrogenated coconut fatty acids, or a fatty acid mixture group which, on the average, corresponds to coconut fatty acids, wherein the solution has a solids content of 36% by weight, a pH of 4.5 to 6, an alkylamidopropyldimethyl amine content of not more than 0.1% by weight, and a free fatty acid content less than 0.5% by weight, sodium chloride content of 6.0% max and dimethylaminopropylamino betaine (from N,N-dimethyl amino propyl 1,3-diamine (DMAPA) and monochloroacetic acid) content of 30 ppm max, free sodium monochloroacetic acid content of 5 ppm max and free N,N-dimethylamino propyl 1,3-diamine content of 5.0 ppm max.

Abstract: Highly effective vesicular compositions from UV-absorbing lipids are described in the present invention. Combination of UV-absorbing property and the vesicular delivery system results in higher levels of photoprotection to skin and hair. The vesicular compositions of the present invention are made from cationic UV-absorbing lipids of Formula I wherein, ArCO is selected from cinnamoyl, p-methoxy cinnamoyl, p-N,N-dimethylamino benzoyl and combinations thereof, R1 is selected from saturated or unsaturated alkyl group with carbons ranging from C10 to C22.

Abstract: Substantive UV-absorbing, water-soluble, cationic polymers containing cinnamidoalkylamines and benzamidoalkylainines, with ‘inverse temperature dependant solubility’ are described in the present invention. They are water-soluble at ambient conditions and yet they are water-resistant at the temperature of human body as well as in the presence of electrolytes. These properties make these macromolecules useful for personal care as well as fabric care products.

Abstract: An efficient, simple, high yielding, eco-friendly process for the manufacture of tosylates quaternary ammonium salts of cinnamidoalkylamines and/or benzamidoalkylamines (Formula I) has been described. These compounds are substantive UV-absorbers. They are useful in making fabric care products and personal care products. The scope of this methodology has been demonstrated by converting water soluble organic sunscreen quaternary halides to their corresponding tosylates of Formula VI.

Abstract: An efficient, simple, high yielding, eco-friendly process for the manufacture of tosylates quaternary ammonium salts of cinnamidoalkylamines and/or benzamidoalkylamines (Formula I) has been described. These compounds are substantive UV-absorbers. They are useful in making fabric care products and personal care products. The scope of this methodology has been demonstrated by converting water soluble organic sunscreen quaternary halides to their corresponding tosylates of Formula VI.

Abstract: An efficient, simple, high yielding, eco-friendly process for the manufacture of tosylates quaternary ammonium salts of cinnamidoalkylamines and/or benzamidoalkylamines (Formula I) has been described. These compounds are substantive UV-absorbers. They are useful in making fabric care products and personal care products. The scope of this methodology has been demonstrated by converting water soluble organic sunscreen quaternary halides to their corresponding tosylates of Formula VI.

Abstract: Substantive UV-absorbing, water-soluble, cationic polymers containing cinnamidoalkylamines and benzamidoalkylainines, with ‘inverse temperature dependant solubility’ are described in the present invention. They are water-soluble at ambient conditions and yet they are water-resistant at the temperature of human body as well as in the presence of electrolytes. These properties make these macromolecules useful for personal care as well as fabric care products.

Abstract: Substantive UV absorbing organic-soluble quaternary salts of cinnamidoalkylamine are described. Hair, skin and fabric care compositions containing the compounds of formula I. wherein R1 is a substituent, selected from H, halo, —OH, —NH2, —NO2, —OCH3, —N(CH3)2, alkyl groups containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkoxy groups containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkylamino or N,N-dialkylamino groups containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R2 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl group containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms; R3 and R4 are independently selected from benzyl, alkyl group containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms; n is an integer from 1 to 6; R5 is selected from an alkyl group containing from 8 to 22 carbon atoms; alkenyl groups containing from 8 to 22 carbon atoms; R7 is selected from bromo, chloro, nitro, methyl and ethyl groups.

Abstract: Substantive UV-absorbing water-soluble 2-hydroxy sulfobetaine of cinnamidoalkylamines of Formula I. Hair, skin and fabric care compositions containing the compounds of Formula I. wherein, R1 is a substituent, selected from H, halo, —OH, —NH2, —NO2, —OCH3, —N(CH3)2, alkyl groups containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkoxy groups containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkylamino or N,N-dialkylamino groups containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R2 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl group containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms; R3 and R4 are independently selected from benzyl, alkyl group containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, n is an integer from 1 to 6.

Abstract: Substantive UV-absorbing water-soluble quaternary salts of cinnamidoalkylamine of formula I. Hair, skin and fabric care compositions containing the compounds of formula I; wherein R1 represents up to four substituents, same or different, selected from H, halo, —OH, —NH2, —NO2, —OCH3, —N(CH3)2, alkyl groups containing up to 6 carbon atoms, alkoxy groups containing up to 6 carbon atoms, alkylamino or N,N-dialkylamino groups containing up to 6 carbon atoms; R2 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl group containing up to 6 carbon atoms; R3 and R4 are independently selected from benzyl, alkyl group containing up to 6 carbon atoms; n is an integer from 1 to 6; m is an integer from 1 to 10; X− is a counter anion of quaternary centres selected from halides including chloride, bromide, iodide and methane sulphonate and its derivatives such as trifluoro methane sulphonate, benzene sulphonates including its p-bromo, nitro and methyl derivative.