| abstract |
Compounds of formula (I) <IMAGE> (I) where R=C10-20 alkyl, alkenyl or alkylaryl; G=C6H10O5 radical derived from a hexose; u=0 or 1; 0</=x</=10; 0</=y</=10; 1</=x+y</=10; a, b, c, d denote zero or a number less than or equal to 5, with the condition that 1</=a+b+c+d</=5 and <IMAGE> These compounds are prepared by addition of (a+b+c+d) moles of an oside or alkylglucoside, or <IMAGE> moles of diholoside, to a compound of formula (II) <IMAGE> (II) These compounds are surfactants which can be used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions. |