Abstract: A process for preparing esterquats with asymmetric side chains, including the steps of: (a) reacting one or more alkanolamines with a mixture, including: (i) 30:70% b.w. of one or more C6-C10 monocarboxylic acids, and (ii) 70:30% b.w. of one or more C12-C22 monocarboxylic acids, and (b) quaternizing the resulting esters with one or more alkylation agents is provided. A process for preparing esterquats with asymmetric side chains, including the steps of: esterifying a mixture of carboxylic acids with one or more alkanolamines to form a mixture of mono-, di- and trialkanolamine esters, where the mixture of carboxylic acids comprises (i) 30:70% b.w. of one or more C6-C10 monocarboxylic acids, and (ii) 70:30% b.w. of one or more C12-C22 monocarboxylic acids; and quaternizing the esters with one or more alkylation agents is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel acylated aminopropanediols and the nitrogen and sulfur analogues thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, therapeutic uses thereof, in particular for the treatment of cerebral ischemia. The invention also provides a method of preparing said derivatives.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of cyclopentane heptan(ene)oic acid, 2-thiocarbamoyloxy and carbamoyloxy as therapeutic agents e.g. as ocular hypotensives. The compounds used in accordance with the invention are represented by the following formula I: wherein a wavy segments indicate either the alpha (?) or beta (?) configuration; the dashed bond represents a double bond or a single bond; U, Y, X, R1, Ar, n, x and y are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Methods of improving the stability of a composition containing a long-chain esterquat and methods of improving the microbicidal properties of a cosmetic composition are described wherein a short-chain esterquat having acyl groups derived from a mixture of at least one monocarboxylic acid having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms, and at least one dicarboxylic acid having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms is combined with a cosmetic composition.

Abstract: Esters of L-carnitine and alkanoyl L-carnitines are described which can be used as cationic lipids for the intracellular delivery of pharmacologically active compounds. New esters of L-carnitine and alkanoyl L-carnitines of formula (I) are also disclosed wherein the R groups are as defined in the description.

Abstract: Novel compounds derived from traditional semi- drying and non-drying oils featuring internally plasticizing and crosslinkable properties are disclosed and claimed. Preferred embodiments include acrylate or methacrylate esters of hydroxy long-chain olefinic compounds derived from castor oil or lesquerella oil. A process for the preparation of the novel compounds is also disclosed, which involves esterification reaction of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids or its derivatives with substituted hydroxy long-chain olefinic compounds. These compounds are suitable for forming latices, which form films at low minimum film forming temperatures (MFT) ranging from −5 to 10° C. and cure to above ambient glass transition (Tg) polymers without the use of traditional organic cosolvents which contribute to environmental pollution via volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions. These latices are therefore useful in waterborne coatings, contact and pressure sensitive adhesives, and inks.

Abstract: A solid phase synthetic method for preparing arylretinamides is provided. The method comprises reacting hexachloroacetone with a solvent-suspended resin-bound triphenylphosphine to provide a suspension comprising an activated chlorinating reagent; reacting retinoic acid with the activated chlorinating reagent to provide retinoyl chloride; adding pyridine and a select arylamine to the resulting mixture; and stirring the resulting mixture for a time and at a temperature sufficient for the select arylamine to react with the retinoyl chloride and provide the arylretinamide. Also provided, are select arylretinamides that can be prepared by the present method, and methods of using such arylretinamides to induce apoptosis in cancer cells.

Abstract: Cationic lipids are provided which are useful in the preparation of liposomes and other lipid vesicle carriers. The lipids of the invention are particularly useful as carriers of nucleic acids and other negatively charged substances, for delivery to cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for protecting cells from injury due to intrinsic membrane lysis, oxidation and/or invasion by destructive agents. Even more particularly, the present invention provides compositions and methods for treating or prophylactically inhibiting phospholipase mediated injury, injury due to oxidation, and inflammation. In a very specific sense, this invention provides compositions and methods of making these compositions that are inhibitors of phospholipase.

Abstract: Esters derived from alkanolamines, dicarboxylic acids and fatty alcohols and the cationic surfactants obtainable therefrom. Novel alkanolamine esters based on the esterification reaction of alkanolamines, optionally alkoxylated, dicarboxylic acids and fatty alcohols, optionally alkoxylated, as well as the cationic surfactants and esterquats obtainable therefrom, are described. The cationic surfactants and esterquats thus obtained exhibit a high degree of efficacy in softening and conditioning natural and synthetic fibers such as textiles, paper and hair, and are therefore usable in treatments for softening and conditioning the said fibers. Novel aqueous fabric-softening compositions which contain the cationic surfactants and esterquats mentioned, optionally in combination with other active softening substances, are also described.

Abstract: The 2-(2,14-Dimethyl-pentadecanoylamin)-pentanedioic acid (I) and compounds of the formula (II), wherein the substituents have the meaning disclosed in the specification, are used as oviposition deterring pheromones against the following fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of economical importance: Anastrepha fraterculus (south America fruit fly), A. grandis, A. ludens (Mexican fruit fly), A. obliqua (mango fly), A. serpentina (sapodilla fly), A. striata (guayabi fly) and A. suspensa (Caribbean fruit fly). The above-mentioned substances, if conveniently formulated, can be used to reduce the damage caused by these insects to fruits which are cultivated in commercial and semi-commercial orchards, in garden orchards and in isolated trees in residential gardens.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel cationic amphiphiles containing novel N-hydroxyalkyl group and therapeutic formulations containing the said amphiphiles that are capable of facilitating transport of biologically active molecules into cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for protecting cells from injury due to intrinsic membrane lysis, oxidation and/or invasion by destructive agents. Even more particularly, the present invention provides compositions and methods for treating or prophylactically inhibiting phospholipase mediated injury, injury due to oxidation, and inflammation. In a very specific sense, this invention provides compositions and methods of making these compositions that are inhibitors of phospholipase.

Abstract: A process for preparing an esterquat composition comprising (a) reacting a tertiary amine according to formula I: wherein R1 represents a C3-C6 hydrocarbon group, R2 represents a C3-C6 hydrocarbon group, a —R4—OH group or a —CH2[CH(OH)]nCH2OR5 group, if R2 represents a C3-C6 hydrocarbon group, R3 represents a —R4—OH group or a —CH2[CH(OH)]nCH2OR5 group, if R2 represents a —R4—OH group, R3 represents a —R4—OH group or a —CH2[CH(OH)]nCH2OR5 group, if R2 represents a —CH2[CH(OH)]nCH2OR5 group, R3 represents a —CH2[CH(OH)]nCH2OR5 group, R4 represents a C2-C4 hydrocarbon group, n is 1-4, and R5 represents H or a C1-C30 hydrocarbon group, with a C3-C6 hydrocarbyl halide or a di(C3-C6) hydrocarbyl sulfate, followed by (b) reaction with a C8-C30 acid halide, with the proviso that at least one hydroxy group is esterified.

Abstract: The present invention provides therapeutic conjugates which comprise a therapeutic compound bound to one to three acyl groups derived from fatty acids. The therapeutic compounds are preferably non-steroidal anti-infiammatory agents which include a carboxylic acid group. The compounds involve the use of tromethamine or ethanolamine derivative to link the acyl groups derived from fatty acids to the therapeutic compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel cationic amphiphiles containing novel N-hydroxyalkyl group and therapeutic formulations containing the said amphiphiles that are capable of facilitating transport of biologically active molecules into cells.

Abstract: Novel compounds derived from traditional semi-drying and non-drying oils featuring internally plasticizing and crosslinkable properties are disclosed and claimed. Preferred embodiments include acrylate or methacrylate esters of hydroxy long-chain olefinic compounds derived from castor oil or lesquerella oil. A process for the preparation of the novel compounds is also disclosed, which involves esterification reaction of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids or its derivatives with substituted hydroxy long-chain olefinic compounds. These compounds are suitable for forming latices, which form films at low minimum film forming temperatures (MFT) ranging from −5 to 10° C. and cure to above ambient glass transition (Tg) polymers without the use of traditional organic cosolvents which contribute to environmental pollution via volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions. These latices are therefore useful in waterborne coatings, contact and pressure sensitive adhesives, and inks.

Abstract: Novel compounds derived from traditional semi- drying and non-drying oils featuring internally plasticizing and crosslinkable properties are disclosed and claimed. Preferred embodiments include acrylate or methacrylate esters of hydroxy long-chain olefinic compounds derived from castor oil or lesquerella oil. A process for the preparation of the novel compounds is also disclosed, which involves esterification reaction of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids or its derivatives with substituted hydroxy long-chain olefinic compounds. These compounds are suitable for forming latices, which form films at low minimum film forming temperatures (MFT) ranging from −5 to 10° C. and cure to above ambient glass transition (Tg) polymers without the use of traditional organic cosolvents which contribute to environmental pollution via volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions. These latices are therefore useful in waterborne coatings, contact and pressure sensitive adhesives, and inks.

Abstract: Industrial oils containing partial esters of triacylglycerol and triethanolamine or ethoxylated triethanolamine are described, as well as methods for making such oils.

Abstract: Compounds of structure (I), and when for use in therapy: where R1 is an acyl group derived from a C16-30 fatty acid with two or more cis or trans double bonds and particularly an n-6 or n-3 series EFA or conjugated linoleic acid, or columbinic acid, or parinaric acid and R2 is as R1 the same or different, or any other nutrient, drug or other bioactive residue released as the active in the body and R3 is either hydrogen, fully hydrocarbon, or containing heteroatoms, preferably an alkyl group particularly a C1-C4 alkyl group.

Abstract: A process for making a tertiary amine ester of the following formula (I): the process comprising: (a) reacting a ketone or an aldehyde having the formula  with a glycol to form a ketal or an acetal; (b) reacting the ketal or the acetal with acrylonitrile to form an ether nitrile; (c) reducing the ether nitrile to a tertiary amine ketal or a tertiary amine acetal; (d) hydrolyzing the tertiary amine ketal or the tertiary amine acetal to a tertiary amine diol; and (e) esterifying the tertiary amine diol to the tertiary amine ester of formula (I), wherein R1 and R2 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl, alkylene, alkaryl, or aryl-containing group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms; and each R3 are each independently of one another fatty acid radicals having 6-22 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Novel compounds derived from traditional semi-drying and non-drying oils featuring internally plasticizing and crosslinkable properties are disclosed and claimed. Preferred embodiments include acrylate or methacrylate esters of hydroxy long-chain olefinic compounds derived from castor oil or lesquerella oil. A process for the preparation of the novel compounds is also disclosed, which involves esterification reaction of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids or its derivatives with substituted hydroxy long-chain olefinic compounds. These compounds are suitable for forming latices, which form films at low minimum film forming temperatures (MFT) ranging from −5 to 10° C. and cure to above ambient glass transition (Tg) polymers without the use of traditional organic cosolvents which contribute to environmental pollution via volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions. These latices are therefore useful in waterborne coatings, contact and pressure sensitive adhesives, and inks.

Abstract: Lysine derivatives, salts of the derivatives, their optical isomers of D or L configuration, or their mixtures, the derivatives containing an Ne-alkoxy or Ne-alkenoxycarbonyl group and having the formula: in which: R represents a linear or branched C13-C24 alkyl radical or alkenyl radicals, are used in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, hygiene or food compositions, particularly compact compositions.

Abstract: Esters of alkanoyl L-carnitines wherein the alkanoyl is a saturated or unsaturated, staight or branched alkanoyl having 2-26 carbon atoms, optionally &ohgr;-substituted with trialkylammonium, dialkylsulfonium, hydroxyl, carboxyl, halogen, methanesulfonyl and hydroxysulfonyl, are useful for preparing pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of endotoxic shock.

Abstract: A process is described for producing ester quats of the formula (I) ##STR1## where X.sup.- is an anion of an inorganic or organic acid, R.sub.a is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl group, R.sub.b and R.sub.c are each, independently of one another, a C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkylene group, and R.sub.d is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.22 fragment of a saturated and/or unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid, m, n, p, and q are integers, m has a value from 1 to 3, n a value from 0 to 3, p a value from 0 to 1, m+n+p=4, and q has the value 1 or, if m=3, n=0, and p=1, the value 2, in which process a quaternary compound of the formula (II) ##STR2## where X.sup.-, R.sub.a, R.sub.b, R.sub.c, m, n, p, and q have the above meanings, is esterified, in the presence of an oxo acid of phosphorus and/or one of its alkali or alkaline-earth salts as a catalyst, with a saturated and/or unsaturated C.sub.1 to C.sub.22 carboxylic acid, alone or in a mixture, while withdrawing water.

Abstract: Ester quats of the formula (1) below are described: ##STR1## where RCO is an aliphatic acyl radical having 6 to 22 carbon atoms, R.sup.1 is a methyl radical, R.sup.2 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl radical, R.sup.3 is a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkyl radical and X.sup.- is a halogen anion. They are prepared by quaternizing the corresponding carboxylic acid ethanolamine ester compound with a methyl halide in the absence or presence of solvents. The ester quats of the invention have a low melting point. Furthermore, even in high concentration they are highly water soluble and, on account of their preparation, are obtained in high purity and free from toxic contents. These ester quats can be used in many ways and are suitable, for example, for preparing solid or aqueous formulations having a high surfactant effect.

Abstract: Water or lipid soluble, pharmacologically active, antioxidant, anti-phospholipase compounds that are chemically defined. The compounds protect mammalian cells by inhibiting PLA.sub.2 and preventing oxidation. In particular, each compound has at least two fatty moieties and no active hydroxy group. The compound may also have at least one ionizable group, which may be a carboxyl group, and each of the fatty moieties has from sixteen to twenty carbon atoms and at least one cis-unsaturated double bond.

Abstract: The invention concerns amphiphilic compounds of general formula (I) ##STR1## with at least two hydrophilic and at least two hydrophobic groups based on diacarboxylic acid diamides. The amphiphilic compounds according to the invention are mostly surface-active and are suitable for use as emulsifiers, demulsifiers, detergents, dispergents and hydrotropic agents in industry and households, for example, in the treatment of metals, ore processing, surface finishing, washing, cleaning, cosmetics, medicine and food processing and preparation.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical compound of the formula: ##STR1## in which n is 1 or 2, R.sup.1 is --CO.sub.2 H, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl andR.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-10 alkyl, C.sub.2-10 alkenyl, optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted phenyl-C.sub.1-4 alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl C.sub.2-10 alkenyl,(optionally substituted phenyl).sub.2 -C.sub.1-4 alkyl, optionally substituted C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl-C.sub.1-4 alkyl or optionally substituted C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl-C.sub.2-10 alkenyl, orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3, together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, form an optionally substituted C.sub.4-7 cycloalkyl group;or a salt or ester thereof other than the compounds .gamma.-propylidene-L-glutamic acid, .gamma.-ethylidene-L-glutamic acid and .gamma.-methylidene-L-glutamic acid.

Abstract: A quaternary fatty diester of 2-hydroxypropyl diethanol amine and aqueous dispersions thereof useful as fabric softening products, laundering products, household cleaning products and personal hair and skin care products. Methods for softening textiles, fabrics or laundry articles with the quaternary fatty diesters of the present invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for producing quaternized fatty acid triethanolamine ester salts having improved solubility in water, by esterifiying a fatty acid mixture containinga) 40% to 60% by weight of linear fatty acids containing 6 to 22 carbon atoms, andb) 60% to 40% by weight of branched fatty acids containing 6 to 22 carbon atoms,wherein the esterifying step is conducted with triethanolamine or ethylene oxide adducts of triethanolamine, and the resultant esters are then quaternized.

Abstract: For use in transporting biologically active species into and through membrane barriers, a cationic amine compound is utilized that has the general structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are a pair of same or different lipoyl moieties selected from a group consisting of an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkanoyl, alkenoyl, or alkynoyl groups and for R.sub.1 R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 at least two are hydroxylated, ether containing, or acyloxy containing alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl groups or at least one amine bonded halogen containing moiety selected from a group consisting of a halogenated alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl group or a mixture of at least one halogen containing moiety selected from a group consisting of a halogenated alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl group and at least one hydroxylated, ether containing, or acyloxy containing alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl group, and X.sup.- is an anion.

Abstract: To provide a liquid softener composition which is satisfactory in respects of softening effect, storage stability and water absorption properties, is excellent in biodegradability and is gentle with the environment. A liquid softener composition comprising 3 to 40% by weight of a quaternary ammonium salt (7-I) and water ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents C.sub.20 -C.sub.44 alkyl or alkenyl group; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 are the same of different from each other and are C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group; Y represents C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylene group; m is a number of 0 to 20; n is an integer of 1 to 6; and X.sup.- represents an anion group.

Abstract: Amine containing compounds and their use in the generation of cytofectin:polynucleotide complexes for transfection of cells, formulations, counterions, and reaction conditions for maximizing the transfection include using cationic amine compounds that have the general structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are a pair of same or different lipoyl moieties selected from a group consisting of an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkanoyl, alkenoyl, or alkynoyl groups and for R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 at least two are hydroxylated, ether containing, or acyloxy containing alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl groups or at least one amine bonded halogen containing moiety selected from a group consisting of a halogenated alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl group or a mixture of at least one halogen containing moiety selected from a group consisting of a halogenated alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl group and at least one hydroxylated, ether containing, or acyloxy containing alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl group, and X.sup.

Abstract: The present invention provides therapeutic conjugates which comprise a therapeutic compound bound to one to three acyl groups derived from fatty acids. The therapeutic compounds are preferably non.about.steroidal anti.about.inflammatory agents which include a carboxylic acid group. The compounds involve the use of tromethamine or ethanolamine derivative to link the acyl groups derived from fatty acids to the therapeutic compounds.

Abstract: A process for the production of a solid esterquat free from solvents comprising the steps ofA) forming a mixture comprising(i) at least one fatty acid triethanolamine ester corresponding to formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 CO is a saturated and/or unsaturated acyl radical containing 6 to 22 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently of one another represent hydrogen or have the same meaning as R.sup.1 CO, and n, m and p together stand for O or for a number of from 1 to 10;(ii) at least one fatty alcohol polyglycol ether, and(iii) at least one fatty acid partial glyceride; andB) adding an alkylating agent to the above mixture to form said solid esterquat.

Abstract: Tartronic acid acetalic ethers and esters of the general formula: ##STR1## are provided and are useful in treatment of bone dysmetabolism. As examples, Ra and Rb may be hydrogen, B is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 acyl group, R is phenyl and n is 0-12.

Abstract: Cationic surfactant compound comprising, in the form of a quaternary ammonium salt, a product of condensation between, on the one hand a fraction of saturated or unsaturated fatty acids, or of derivatives of said acids chosen from the group comprising esters, anhydrides and acid chlorides, and on the other hand at least one tertiary amine, characterized in that, in combination:the alkyl chains of the tertiary amine together contain from 4 to 12 carbon atomsthe alkyl chains of the tertiary amine together contain from 1 to 4 functions each chosen from the group comprising hydroxyl and amine functionsthe fatty acids fraction/tertiary amine mole ratio is between 1.85 and 1.40the fatty acids each possess a hydrocarbon chain in which the number of carbon atoms is between 5 and 23.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula R--?C(O)O(CH.sub.2).sub.1-5 !.sub.0-1 --C(O)NH(CH.sub.2).sub.2-5 --N(R.sup.2)--(CH.sub.2).sub.2-5 --OC(O)R.sup.1 wherein R and R.sup.1 are each C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 alkyl or alkenyl and R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl, benzyl, or --C.sub.2 H.sub.4 OC(O)R.sup.4 wherein R.sup.4 is C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 alkyl or alkenyl, and acid salts and derivatives of such compounds quaternized with methyl, ethyl or benzyl, exhibit useful fabric softening and static reduction properties, as well as biodegradability.

Abstract: The invention relates to quaternized triethanolamine difatty acid esters prepared from triethanolamine, fatty acid, fatty acid ester and a quaternizing agent and to a process for their preparation and to their use. The quaternized triethanolamine difatty acid esters thus prepared can be used to produce particularly storage-, temperature- and viscosity-stable rinse cycle laundry softeners having a high active content.

Abstract: A process for the production of color- and odor-stable quaternized fatty acid triethanolamine ester salts comprising the steps ofA) partially or fully esterifying triethanolamine with at least one fatty acid in the presence of hypophosphorous acid;B) adding a peroxide compound and an alkali metal boranate to the esterification product from step A); andC) quaternizing the esterification product with an alkyl halide, a (di)alkyl sulfate or an alkylene oxide in the presence of a phenol derivative and a hydroxycarboxylic acid.

Abstract: Water or lipid soluble, pharmacologically active, antioxidant, anti-phospholipase compounds that are chemically defined. The compounds protect mammalian cells by inhibiting PLA.sub.2 and preventing oxidation. In particular, each compound has at least two fatty moieties and no active hydroxy group. The compound may also have at least one ionizable group, which may be a carboxyl group, and each of the fatty moieties has from sixteen to twenty carbon atoms and at least one cis-unsaturated double bond.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R represents hydrogen, methyl or hydroxy; X represents an alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, or heterocyclic group; A represents a single bond, or an alkylene, alkenylene, alkynylene or alkadienylene group; Y represents hydrogen, or an aryl, cycloalkyl or heterocyclic group; have valuable antihypercholesteremic activities and may be used in the treatment of disorders arising from a blood cholesterol imbalance in humans and other animals.

Abstract: Water or lipid soluble, pharmacologically active, antioxidant, anti-phospholipase compounds that are chemically defined. The compounds protect mammalian cells by inhibiting PLA.sub.2 and preventing oxidation. In particular, each compound has at least two fatty moieties and no active hydroxy group. The compound may also have at least one ionizable group, which may a carboxyl group, and each of the fatty moieties has from sixteen to twenty carbon atoms and at least one cis-unsaturated double bond.

Abstract: .delta.-Amino-.gamma.-hydroxy-.omega.-aryl-alkanoic acid amides of formula I ##STR1## and the salts thereof, have renin-inhibiting properties and can be used as antihypertensive medicinal active ingredients.

Abstract: Compounds having anti-inflammatory and other activities are disclosed. The compounds are derived from diterpenes of the phorbol-, resiniferonol- and ingenol-classes.

Abstract: Cationic surfactant compound comprising, in the form of a quaternary ammonium salt, a product of condensation between, on the one hand a fraction of saturated or unsaturated fatty acids, or of derivatives of said acids chosen from the group comprising esters, anhydrides and acid chlorides, and on the other hand at least one tertiary amine, characterized in that, in combination:the alkyl chains of the tertiary amine together contain from 4 to 12 carbon atomsthe alkyl chains of the tertiary amine together contain from 1 to 4 functions each chosen from the group comprising hydroxyl and amine functionsthe fatty acids fraction/tertiary amine mole ratio is between 1.85 and 1.40the fatty acids each possess a hydrocarbon chain in which the number of carbon atoms is between 5 and 23.

Abstract: Esters of alkanoyl L-carnitines wherein the alkanoyl is a saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched alkanoyl having 2-26 carbon atoms, optionally .omega.-substituted with trialkylammonium, dialkylsulfonium, hydroxyl, carboxyl, halogen, methanesulfonyl and hydroxysulfonyl, are useful for preparing pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of endotoxic shock.

Abstract: The present invention relates to softening compounds; stable, homogeneous, preferably concentrated, aqueous liquid and solid textile treatment compositions; and intermediate compositions and/or processes for making said compositions.The compositions of the present invention contain diester quaternary ammonium compounds wherein the fatty acyl groups have an Iodine Value of from greater than about 5 to less than about 100, a cis/trans isomer weight ratio of greater than about 30/70 when the Iodine Value is less than about 25, the level of unsaturation being less than about 65% by weight, wherein said compounds are capable of forming concentrated aqueous compositions with concentrations greater than about 13% by weight at an Iodine Value of greater than about 10 without viscosity modifiers other than normal polar organic solvents present in the raw material of the compound or added electrolyte.

Abstract: Novel fabric conditioning compounds derived from glycerol and betaine are described. Compositions containing the compounds as well as the method of using the compositions is also described.