Novel sebosuppressive compounds and preparations

摘要

Novel alkyl aryl ether derivatives corresponding to the formula: in which R1 is a C8-C20 alkyl group with one or more branches, E is a group -CH2-CH2- or -CH=CH- and R2 is a C1-C4 alkyl group, a C2-C4 hydroxyalkyl group, an alkoxyalkyl group containing 1 to 4 C atoms in the alkoxy group and 2 to 4 C atoms in the alkyl group, hydrogen or a salt-forming cation, are highly effective sebosuppressive agents in cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparations for topical application to the hair and to the skin.