| abstract |
NEW MATERIAL:An ascorbic acid ester of the formula [R is OC-(CH 2 ) 3 -(CH= CHCH 2 ) 5 CH 3 , OC-(CH 2 ) 2 (CH=CHCH 2 ) 6 CH 3 ]. n USE: Useful for drugs, cosmetics, foods and feeds. n PREPARATION: The ester can be prepared e.g. by a known esterification method using ascorbic acid and an acid chloride of eicosapentanoic acid or docosahexanoic acid. Since the compound has the physiological activities of both the eicosapentanoic acid and the docosahexanoic acid and can be expected to have a synergistic activity, the compound can be applied to wide fields including drugs. n COPYRIGHT: (C)1991,JPO&Japio |