| abstract |
The invention relates to 3,4-dihydroxybenzyl-substituted carbonic acid derivatives, to their production, and to their use as antioxidants or free-radical scavengers, especially in cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations and in foodstuffs and stimulants, to protect cells and tissues from the harmful effects of radicals and reactive oxygen compounds that accelerate aging. The invention further relates to cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations and to foodstuffs and stimulants that comprises the inventive 3,4-dihydroxybenzyl-substituted carbonic acid derivatives. |