| abstract |
The invention relates to use of a compound of Formula (I) as a preservative, or to enhance the anti-mould efficacy of another preservative and a product comprising a compound of Formula (I), wherein: the second carbon is optionally substituted; the bond between R and the second carbon is unsaturated; R is a C 1 to C 20 alkyl, aryl, alkaryl, alkenyl or alkynyl; and wherein R may be optionally substituted; Z is H or OH; and when Z is OH, the bond between R and the second carbon is a triple bond. |