α-keto peracids and methods for producing and using the same
The present invention provides α-keto peracids and methods for producing and using the same. In particular, α-keto peracids are useful as antimicrobial agents.
1. A personal care product comprising a peroxy α-ketocarboxylic acid.
2. The personal care product of claim 1 , wherein the peroxy α-ketocarboxylic acid is selected from the group consisting of peroxy pyruvic acid, peroxy α-ketobutyric acid, peroxy α-ketovaleric acid, or combination thereof.
3. The personal care product of claim 1 , wherein the product is selected from the group consisting of hand soaps, hand sanitizers, skin gels/wipes, body washes, mouth washes, toothpastes, shower gels, shampoos, body lotions, deodorants, nasal sprays, foot care, vaginal care and/or wash, and combination thereof.
4. The personal care product of claim 1 , wherein the product is a hand sanitizer.
5. The personal care product of claim 1 , wherein the product is in the form of a wipe.
6. The personal care product of claim 1 , wherein the product is in the form of a liquid or a gel.
7. The personal care product of claim 1 , wherein the product is in the form of a spray.
8. The personal care product of claim 1 , wherein the product is effective against C. Difficile.
9. The personal care product of claim 1 , wherein the product is effective against gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria, bacterial spores, viruses, fungi, prions and combination thereof.
10. The personal care product of claim 1 , wherein the amount of the peroxy α-ketocarboxylic acid present in the product is about 500 ppm or less.
11. The personal care product of claim 1 , further comprising an antimicrobial agent, antifungal agent, or an anti-inflammatory agent.
12. The personal care product of claim 1 , further comprising an organic acid.
13. The personal care product of claim 1 , further comprising hydrogen peroxide.
14. The personal care product of claim 1 , further comprising an alcohol.
15. The personal care product of claim 1 , further comprising an ether.
16. The personal care product of claim 1 , further comprising a surfactant.
17. The personal care product of claim 1 , wherein the product is suitable for irritated, injured, or acne-affected skin.
18. The personal care product of claim 1 , wherein the product is suitable for pre- and post-surgical use.
19. A hand sanitizer comprising an effective amount of a peroxy α-ketocarboxylic acid.
20. A sanitizing composition comprising an effective amount of a peroxy α-ketocarboxylic acid.