| abstract |
The present invention relates to the use of, and to the methods of use that employ certain glycolipid compounds as defined in detail below, and which have conservative and antimicrobial properties, the new compounds of the glycolipid class, and related modalities of The invention The compounds have the formula (I) wherein m is (3) to (5), n is (2) to (5), or is (O) or (1) and p is (3) to (17) , with the proviso that the sum m + n + o + p is not less than (14); and R is a carbohydrate portion linked via one of its carbon atoms, to the binding oxygen, and / or a physiological salt, especially pharmaceutically or nutraceutical or cosmetically acceptable thereof, or an ester thereof, such as in the form of a composition, wherein the compound may be present in the form of an open chain and / or in the form of a lactone. |