Alternative energy substrates.

摘要

Compounds of the general formula A - B where A is a carboxylic acid group having a carbon chain of 3-10 carbon atoms and preferably being branched, and which includes one or more oxo groups, and B is hydrogen, a pharmaceutically acceptable metal atom, an alcohol bound as ester and having 1-5 carbon atoms and 1-3 hydroxy groups, or a glycerol group bound as ester, can be used as a nutrient substrate, an antimicrobial and antiviral agent, and/or as an agent for influencing the central nervous system. The invention also relates to compositions intended for the aforementioned usages and containing at least one compound A - B.