FIELD: cosmetics and dermatology. SUBSTANCE: compounds of general formula 1: (1), where R1 is hydroxylated (C10-C25)-alkyl, n=0 or 1, and R2, linear or branched, (C16-C31)-alkyl, are provided. Compounds may exist as isomers caused by structural differences in at least their aminoalcohol moiety. They possess good capability of wetting skin, hair, nails, and eyelids and may be used to prepare corresponding compositions. Compounds I are prepared by acylation of compounds R1-CHOH-CH(NH2)-CH2OH with compound R2-(CHX)n-CO-A followed by isolation of compound 1. Group X can be substituted or hydrolyzed. EFFECT: extended choice of cosmetic and dermatologic means. 21 cl, 2 tbl, 9 ex
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1999-02-10—Published
1996-04-04—Filed