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 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 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: 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 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: 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.

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.

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: 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: A compound of the formula (I): where m is an integer equal to 0 or 1, and p is an integer equal to 0, 1, 2 or 3. A method for preparing the compound of the formula (I), and the use thereof as a skin lightening agent. A cosmetic composition and a drug containing the compound of the formula (I).

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.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I): where m is an integer equal to 0 or 1, and p is an integer equal to 0, 1, 2 or 3. A method for preparing the compound of the formula (I), and the use thereof as a skin lightening agent. A cosmetic composition and a drug containing the compound of the formula (I).

Abstract: Composition (C) comprising, per 100% of its weight: —from 10 wt % to 95 wt %, more particularly from 70 wt % to 95 wt % of one or more alcohol ethers of glycerol of formula (II): in which R1 represents a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic radical, optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyl groups, comprising from 16 to 18 carbon atoms, and—from 90 wt % to 5 wt %, more particularly from 30 wt % to 5 wt % of one or more compounds of formula (I): in which p represents a decimal number between 1 and 5, G represents the residue of a reducing sugar, R1 represents an aliphatic radical as defined previously; its use for improving the stability of the dihydroxyacetone contained in a cosmetic composition, in particular a cosmetic composition intended for artificial browning and/or tanning of the skin.