α-keto alkylperacids and methods for producing and using the same
The present invention provides α-keto alkylperacids and methods for producing and using the same. In particular, α-keto alkylperacids are useful as antimicrobial agents.
1. A product for reducing the number of pathogens on a health care hard surface comprising a peroxy α-ketocarboxylic acid.
2. The 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 product of claim 1 , wherein the product further comprises an antimicrobial agent.
4. The product of claim 1 , wherein the product further comprises an antifungal agent.
5. The product of claim 1 , wherein the product further comprises hydrogen peroxide.
6. The product of claim 1 , wherein the product further comprises an alcohol.
7. The product of claim 1 , wherein the product further comprises a surfactant.
8. The product of claim 1 , wherein the product further comprises an organic acid.
9. The product of claim 1 , wherein the product is in the form of a wipe.
10. The product of claim 1 , wherein the product is in the form of a spray.
11. The product of claim 1 , wherein the product is in the form of a liquid.
12. The product of claim 1 , wherein the product is in the form of a gel.
13. A method for reducing the number of pathogens on a health care hard surface comprising contacting the health care hard surface with a composition comprising an effective amount of a peroxy α-ketocarboxylic acid.
14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the peroxy α-ketocarboxylic acid is selected from a group consisting of peroxy pyruvic acid, peroxy α-ketobutyric acid, peroxy α-ketovaleric acid, or combination thereof.
15. The method of claim 13 , wherein the health care hard surface is located in a hospital.
16. The method of claim 13 , wherein the health care hard surface is located in a rehabilitation facility.
17. The method of claim 13 , wherein the health care hard surface is located in an assisted living facility.
18. The method of claim 13 , wherein the composition penetrates into cracks and crevices of the substrate.
19. The method of claim 13 , wherein the pathogen is selected from a group consisting of bacterial spores, mycobacteria, enveloped/non-enveloped viruses, gram-negative bacteria, gram-positive bacteria, fungi, prions, or a combination thereof.
20. The method of claim 13 , further comprising allowing the substrate to dry.