| abstract |
The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I), R 1 -C (═O) -OR 2 wherein R 1 is an alkyl moiety having 7 to 9 carbon atoms and R 2 is an alkyl moiety having 8 to 10 carbon atoms, Wherein the mixture comprises an ester of formula (I) wherein R 1 is an alkyl moiety having 9 carbon atoms, in an amount of from 5 to 60% by weight, based on the total amount of esters according to formula (I) (I), wherein R 2 is an alkyl moiety having 10 carbon atoms, in an amount of 5 to 60% by weight, based on the total amount of esters according to formula (I) ≪ / RTI > The present invention also relates to a cosmetic and / or pharmaceutical composition comprising said ester, as well as to a process for preparing said ester. |