摘要 |
<p>The present invention provides deodorant compositions for controlling malodor from perspiration comprising a safe an effective amount of a 1,3-diketone compound having the general formula: <CHEM> wherein each W is independently selected from the group consisting of O, S and (CH2)n, wherein n = 1-3; and each X is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl having from about 1 to about 5 carbon atoms, or two X moieties are covalently bonded to form a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, heteroalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl ring having from about 3 to about 12 atoms including from 0 to about 3 heteroatoms in the ring; and a topical carrier; whereby the composition is suitable for topical application to the skin or to articles of clothing worn in the vicinity of the skin. Methods for controlling malodor comprising depositing on skin in the axilla or crotch region, or to articles of clothing worn in the vicinity of the skin of a safe and effective amount of a 1,3-diketone of the present invention, are also provided.</p> |