Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising stearidonic acid (or an ester thereof) derived for example from Echium oil, and an additional lipid (derived for example from calendula oil) which enhances the pro-collagen effects of stearidonic acid. The composition is useful in reducing visible signs of aging of human or animal skin or a method of wound healing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising stearidonic acid (or an ester thereof) derived for example from Echium oil, and an additional lipid (derived for example from calendula oil) which enhances the pro-collagen effects of stearidonic acid. The composition is useful in reducing visible signs of aging of human or animal skin or a method of wound healing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising stearidonic acid (or an ester thereof) derived for example from Echium oil, and an additional lipid (derived for example from calendula oil) which enhances the pro-collagen effects of stearidonic acid. The composition is useful in reducing visible signs of aging of human or animal skin or a method of wound healing.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel nutritional and cosmeceutical compositions comprising an oil extracted from the seeds of Boraginaceae, particularly Buglossoides arvensis, in the range of from 1 to 100% by weight of the total composition. The oil has particular advantages over oils extracted from other seeds in that the oil is comprised of from 14% to at least 17% stearidonic acid and less than 7% gamma-linolenic acid. The oil composition is particularly suited for oral or topical administration and for dietary, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and healthcare uses.

Abstract: 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 group thereof by a residue of a carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof; or a salt thereof.

Abstract: 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 group thereof by a residue of a carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof; or a salt thereof. The use of these compounds, in particular as potential anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory drugs, and their preparation are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nervonic acid derivatives of formula (I) CH3—(CH2)7—CH═CH—(CH2)13—C(O)—O—(CH2)3—OR  (I) wherein R is hydrogen (H) or a residue of a carboxylic acid; or a salt of the compound where R is H; or a bioprecursor, prodrug thereof. Those compounds wherein R is other than H have pharmacological activity, in particular anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects. Those compounds wherein R is H can be used to prepare the pharmacologically active derivatives.

Abstract: A composition comprising in the range of from 1 to 20% by weight of the total composition of an oil extracted from the seeds of Borignaceae, particularly E, plantagineum, has particular advantages over oils extracted from other seeds. The oil comprises in the range of from 5 to at least 20% stearidonic acid triglyceride and 80 or less to 95% other fatty acid triglycerides, by weight of the total fatty acids in the oil extract, which stearidonic acid or other fatty acid(s) may optionally have been converted to a derivative thereof, and optionally a physiologically acceptable carrier therefor. The compositions are particularly suited for oral or topical administration and are for dietary, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and healthcare use.

Abstract: A baby or infant composition is provided which comprises one or more nutrient materials and, as a supplement, nervonic acid or a functional derivative thereof or an immediate biochemical precursor of either nervonic acid or a functional derivative thereof, in a physiologically acceptable form. It has been found to be beneficial to administer such a composition to preterm babies and term babies and infants. It has also been to be beneficial to administer nervonic acid or a functional derivative thereof or an immediate biochemical precursor of either nervonic acid or a functional derivative thereof to adults having normal levels of nervonic acid in their body and, in particular, to women who intend to become pregnant, pregnant women and lactating women.

Abstract: Gamma and delta lactones of formulae (I and 11) are used as emulsifiers in explosive compositions comprising a continuous organic phase and a discontinuous aqueous phase containing an oxygen-supplying compound. In the formulae, R is hydrocarbyl, R* is hydrogen, methyl or another hydrocarbyl, and Q is an amide, ammonium salt or ester functionality.

Abstract: A composition for the treatment of adrenoleukodystrophy comprises a mixture of erucic acid and less than 20% of C20:1, in the absence of any C24:0 and C26:0 acids (all the acids being as such or in the form of physiologically acceptable derivatives, e.g. the triglycerides). For dietary administration, the compositions are preferably mixed with a dietary supplement comprising glyeceryl trioleate.

Abstract: Composition containing nervonic acid (cis-tetracos-15-enoic acid) in a physiologically acceptable form are useful in the treatment of demyelinating disease, such as multiple sclerosis. Additional long chain fatty acids of chain length C16 to C26, especially erucic acid, or their esters, may be included in such compositions.

Abstract: This invention involves the preparation of selected metal dithiobenzoates by electrolysis of a substituted dithiobenzoic acid with a metal. It further involves the use of such metal dithiobenzoates as additives in lubricating hydrocarbon compositions.

Abstract: This invention involves the preparation of selected metal dithiobenzoates by electrolysis of a substituted dithiobenzoic acid with a metal. It further involves the use of such metal dithiobenzoates as additives in lubricating hydrocarbon compositions.

Abstract: A grease composition having excellent high temperature and multipurpose properties comprising a lubricating oil and an effective amount of a thickener which is a selected pyrrolidone compound.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon composition having a major portion of a hydrocarbon preferably a lubricating oil such as mineral oil and at least a friction-reducing amount usually 0.01 to 10 weight percent of an amine or amine derivative of a hydrocarbon-soluble polymerized fatty acid e.g. a dimeramine derived from a dicarboxylic acid containing at least 12 carbon atoms such as 9(10)-carboxy stearic acid has improved antifriction and fuel economy properties.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon-soluble molybdenum complex of a hydrocarbon substituted thio-bis-phenol, e.g. the reaction product of 1-2 moles of nonyl phenol sulfides and one mole of molybdenum oxide (reacted if desired in the presence of an amine promoter), in combination with a sulfur donor provides lubricity activity to lubricating oils and other hydrocarbons including fuels.

Abstract: Hydrocarbon-soluble epoxidized fatty acid esters prepared by the epoxidation of unsaturated carboxylic acid esters are useful hydrocarbon additives. Their incorporation into a suitable hydrocarbon functional fluid such as a lubricating oil gives improved antiwear and antifriction properties.

Abstract: An oil-soluble molybdenum complex of an ashless oxazoline dispersant, preferably an oil-soluble reaction product of a molybdenum compound such as molybdic oxide with 0.5 to 1 molar equivalent of a hydrocarbon substituted mono- and bisoxazolines obtained as a reaction product of hydrocarbyl substituted dicarboxylic acid, ester, or anhydride, for example, polyisobutenylsuccinic anhydride with from 1 to 2 molar equivalents of a 2,2-disubstituted-2-amino-1-alkanols, such as tris-(hydroxymethylamino)methane (THAM), is a useful additive to a lubricating oil since both the sludge dispersant and antifriction properties of said oil are enhanced.

Abstract: A high temperature grease composition with excellent oxidation stability comprises a major proportion of a lubricating oil, a thickener system which includes a lithium soap of a C.sub.12 to C.sub.24 hydroxy fatty acid and an antioxidant system which comprises an alkali metal salt of hydroxy benzoic acid and a selected dioxime compound.