| abstract |
This invention is directed to spermicidal or cytocidal activity of fatty acids and monoglycerides. More particularly, this invention is directed to the killing of sperm and cells by fatty acids and monoglycerides. The invention is also directed to spermicidal or cytocidal compositions consisting essentially of inert carrier and an effective amount of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of fatty acids and monoglycerides thereof, fatty alcohols, and ether and lysophosphatidylcholine derivatives. |