1,2-Alkanediol derivatives in cosmetic compositions as an excipient therefor

摘要

A 1,2-alkanediol derivative has the formula wherein X represents oxygen or linked to R' through the free bond of the carbon atom of the carbonyloxy group, R' represents saturated alkyl having 5-21 carbon atoms or wherein X represents R' represents the hydrocarbon residue of lanolic acid, one of R1 and R2 represents linear alkyl having 8 to 16 carbon atoms and the other represents hydrogen, and mixtures of said derivative. The said derivative or mixtures thereof is employed as an excipient in cosmetic compositions.