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App. No. 19/087,287

BRANCHED AMINO ACID SURFACTANTS FOR PERSONAL CARE AND COSMETIC PRODUCTS

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App. No.
19/087,287
Abstract

Personal care products, such as shampoos, conditioners, hair dyes, hair removal products, cleansers, cosmetics, mascaras, and toothpastes may be formulated to include one or more branched surfactants, from one or more surfactant classes, such as derivatives of amino acids that have surface-active properties.

Claims (144)

1 . A formulation for a shampoo, comprising:

at least one surfactant of the following formula:

wherein R 1 and R 2 are independently chosen from hydrogen, an oxygen atom, and C 1 -C 6 alkyl, wherein the C 1 -C 6 alkyl may be substituted with carboxylates, hydroxyls, sulfonyls, or sulfonates;

n is an integer from 2 to 5 (including 2 and 5);

R 3 is C 5 -C 12 alkyl;

R 4 is C 3 -C 10 alkyl;

the terminal nitrogen is optionally further substituted with R 5 , wherein R 5 is chosen from hydrogen, an oxygen atom, and C 1 -C 6 alkyl, wherein the C 1 -C 6 alkyl may be substituted with carboxylates, hydroxyls, sulfonyls, or sulfonates; and an optional counterion may be associated with the compound and, if present, the counterion may be selected from the group consisting of chloride, bromide, iodide, and 4-methylbenzenesulfonate;

a foaming agent; and

water.

2 . The formulation of claim 1 , further comprising at least one of:

at least one foam booster;

at least one thickener;

at least one pH stabilizer;

at least one soil penetration agent; and

at least one fragrance.

3 . The formulation of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant comprises at least one of:

6-((2-butyloctyl)oxy)-N,N,N-trimethyl-6-oxohexan-1-aminium iodide, having the following formula:

6-((2-butyloctyl)oxy)-N,N-dimethyl-6-oxohexan-1-aminium 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, having the following formula:

 and

6-(dodecyloxy)-N,N-dimethyl-6-oxohexan-1-aminium chloride, having the following formula:

4 . A formulation for a shampoo, comprising:

at least one surfactant of the following formula:

wherein R 1 and R 2 are independently chosen from hydrogen, an oxygen atom, and C 1 -C 6 alkyl, wherein the C 1 -C 6 alkyl may be substituted with carboxylates, hydroxyls, sulfonyls, or sulfonates;

n is an integer from 2 to 5 (including 2 and 5);

R 3 is C 5 -C 12 alkyl;

R 4 is C 3 -C 10 alkyl;

the terminal nitrogen is optionally further substituted with R 5 , wherein R 5 is chosen from hydrogen, an oxygen atom, and C 1 -C 6 alkyl, wherein the C 1 -C 6 alkyl may be substituted with carboxylates, hydroxyls, sulfonyls, or sulfonates; and an optional counterion may be associated with the compound and, if present, the counterion may be selected from the group consisting of chloride, bromide, iodide, and 4-methylbenzenesulfonate;

a thickener; and

water.

5 . The formulation of claim 4 , further comprising at least one of:

at least one foam booster;

at least one pH stabilizer;

at least one soil penetration agent; and

at least one fragrance.

6 . The formulation of claim 4 , wherein the surfactant comprises at least one of:

6-((2-butyloctyl)oxy)-N,N,N-trimethyl-6-oxohexan-1-aminium iodide, having the following formula:

6-((2-butyloctyl)oxy)-N,N-dimethyl-6-oxohexan-1-aminium 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, having the following formula:

 and

6-(dodecyloxy)-N,N-dimethyl-6-oxohexan-1-aminium chloride, having the following formula:

7 . A formulation for a hair conditioner, comprising:

at least one surfactant of the following formula:

wherein R 1 and R 2 are independently chosen from hydrogen, an oxygen atom, and C 1 -C 6 alkyl, wherein the C 1 -C 6 alkyl may be substituted with carboxylates, hydroxyls, sulfonyls, or sulfonates;

n is an integer from 2 to 5 (including 2 and 5);

R 3 is C 5 -C 12 alkyl;

R 4 is C 3 -C 10 alkyl;

the terminal nitrogen is optionally further substituted with R 5 , wherein R 5 is chosen from hydrogen, an oxygen atom, and C 1 -C 6 alkyl, wherein the C 1 -C 6 alkyl may be substituted with carboxylates, hydroxyls, sulfonyls, or sulfonates; and an optional counterion may be associated with the compound and, if present, the counterion may be selected from the group consisting of chloride, bromide, iodide, and 4-methylbenzenesulfonate;

a fatty component; and

water.

8 . The formulation of claim 7 , further comprising at least one of:

at least one emulsifier;

at least one thickening agent;

at least one foaming agent;

at least one clay; and

at least one fragrance.

9 . The formulation of claim 7 , wherein the surfactant comprises at least one of:

6-((2-butyloctyl)oxy)-N,N,N-trimethyl-6-oxohexan-1-aminium iodide, having the following formula:

6-((2-butyloctyl)oxy)-N,N-dimethyl-6-oxohexan-1-aminium 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, having the following formula:

 and

6-(dodecyloxy)-N,N-dimethyl-6-oxohexan-1-aminium chloride, having the following formula:

10 . A formulation for a cleanser, comprising:

at least one surfactant of the following formula:

wherein R 1 and R 2 are independently chosen from hydrogen, an oxygen atom, and C 1 -C 6 alkyl, wherein the C 1 -C 6 alkyl may be substituted with carboxylates, hydroxyls, sulfonyls, or sulfonates;

n is an integer from 2 to 5 (including 2 and 5);

R 3 is C 5 -C 12 alkyl;

R 4 is C 3 -C 10 alkyl;

the terminal nitrogen is optionally further substituted with R 5 , wherein R 5 is chosen from hydrogen, an oxygen atom, and C 1 -C 6 alkyl, wherein the C 1 -C 6 alkyl may be substituted with carboxylates, hydroxyls, sulfonyls, or sulfonates; and an optional counterion may be associated with the compound and, if present, the counterion may be selected from the group consisting of chloride, bromide, iodide, and 4-methylbenzenesulfonate;

at least one solvent; and

water.

11 . The formulation of claim 10 , further comprising at least one of:

at least one water-soluble polymer;

at least one water-soluble solvent;

at least one fatty component;

at least one conditioner; and

at least one hydrophobicity modifier.

12 . The formulation of claim 10 , wherein the surfactant comprises at least one of:

6-((2-butyloctyl)oxy)-N,N,N-trimethyl-6-oxohexan-1-aminium iodide, having the following formula:

6-((2-butyloctyl)oxy)-N,N-dimethyl-6-oxohexan-1-aminium 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, having the following formula:

 and

6-(dodecyloxy)-N,N-dimethyl-6-oxohexan-1-aminium chloride, having the following formula:

13 . A formulation for a cleanser, comprising:

at least one surfactant of the following formula:

wherein R 1 and R 2 are independently chosen from hydrogen, an oxygen atom, and C 1 -C 6 alkyl, wherein the C 1 -C 6 alkyl may be substituted with carboxylates, hydroxyls, sulfonyls, or sulfonates;

n is an integer from 2 to 5 (including 2 and 5);

R 3 is C 5 -C 12 alkyl;

R 4 is C 3 -C 10 alkyl;

the terminal nitrogen is optionally further substituted with R 5 , wherein R 5 is chosen from hydrogen, an oxygen atom, and C 1 -C 6 alkyl, wherein the C 1 -C 6 alkyl may be substituted with carboxylates, hydroxyls, sulfonyls, or sulfonates; and an optional counterion may be associated with the compound and, if present, the counterion may be selected from the group consisting of chloride, bromide, iodide, and 4-methylbenzenesulfonate;

a humectant; and

water.

14 . The formulation of claim 13 , further comprising at least one of:

at least one water-soluble polymer;

at least one water-soluble solvent;

at least one fatty component;

at least one conditioner;

at least one hydrophobicity modifier; and

at least one solvent.

15 . The formulation of claim 13 , wherein the surfactant comprises at least one of:

6-((2-butyloctyl)oxy)-N,N,N-trimethyl-6-oxohexan-1-aminium iodide, having the following formula:

6-((2-butyloctyl)oxy)-N,N-dimethyl-6-oxohexan-1-aminium 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, having the following formula:

 and

6-(dodecyloxy)-N,N-dimethyl-6-oxohexan-1-aminium chloride, having the following formula:

16 . A formulation for a mascara, comprising:

at least one surfactant of the following formula:

wherein R 1 and R 2 are independently chosen from hydrogen, an oxygen atom, and C 1 -C 6 alkyl, wherein the C 1 -C 6 alkyl may be substituted with carboxylates, hydroxyls, sulfonyls, or sulfonates;

n is an integer from 2 to 5 (including 2 and 5);

R 3 is C 5 -C 12 alkyl;

R 4 is C 3 -C 10 alkyl;

the terminal nitrogen is optionally further substituted with R 5 , wherein R 5 is chosen from hydrogen, an oxygen atom, and C 1 -C 6 alkyl, wherein the C 1 -C 6 alkyl may be substituted with carboxylates, hydroxyls, sulfonyls, or sulfonates; and an optional counterion may be associated with the compound and, if present, the counterion may be selected from the group consisting of chloride, bromide, iodide, and 4-methylbenzenesulfonate;

at least one polymer; and

water.

17 . The formulation of claim 16 , further comprising at least one of:

at least one fatty component;

at least one rheology modifier;

at least one emulsifier; and

at least one pigment.

18 . The formulation of claim 16 , wherein the surfactant comprises at least one of:

6-((2-butyloctyl)oxy)-N,N,N-trimethyl-6-oxohexan-1-aminium iodide, having the following formula:

6-((2-butyloctyl)oxy)-N,N-dimethyl-6-oxohexan-1-aminium 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, having the following formula:

 and

6-(dodecyloxy)-N,N-dimethyl-6-oxohexan-1-aminium chloride, having the following formula:

19 . A formulation for a toothpaste, comprising:

at least one surfactant of the following formula:

wherein R 1 and R 2 are independently chosen from hydrogen, an oxygen atom, and C 1 -C 6 alkyl, wherein the C 1 -C 6 alkyl may be substituted with carboxylates, hydroxyls, sulfonyls, or sulfonates;

n is an integer from 2 to 5 (including 2 and 5);

R 3 is C 5 -C 12 alkyl;

R 4 is C 3 -C 10 alkyl;

the terminal nitrogen is optionally further substituted with R 5 , wherein R 5 is chosen from hydrogen, an oxygen atom, and C 1 -C 6 alkyl, wherein the C 1 -C 6 alkyl may be substituted with carboxylates, hydroxyls, sulfonyls, or sulfonates; and an optional counterion may be associated with the compound and, if present, the counterion may be selected from the group consisting of chloride, bromide, iodide, and 4-methylbenzenesulfonate;

a fluoride ion source; and

water.

20 . The formulation of claim 19 , further comprising at least one of:

at least one basic amino acid;

calcium carbonate; and

at least one flavoring agent.

21 . The formulation of claim 19 , wherein the surfactant comprises at least one of:

6-((2-butyloctyl)oxy)-N,N,N-trimethyl-6-oxohexan-1-aminium iodide, having the following formula:

6-((2-butyloctyl)oxy)-N,N-dimethyl-6-oxohexan-1-aminium 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, having the following formula:

 and

6-(dodecyloxy)-N,N-dimethyl-6-oxohexan-1-aminium chloride, having the following formula:

22 . The formulation of claim 1 , wherein n is 5.

23 . The formulation of claim 4 , wherein n is 5.

24 . The formulation of claim 7 , wherein n is 5.

25 . The formulation of claim 10 , wherein n is 5.

26 . The formulation of claim 13 , wherein n is 5.

27 . The formulation of claim 16 , wherein n is 5.

28 . The formulation of claim 19 , wherein n is 5.

Assignments (1)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 14, 2026
From: ADVANSIX INC.; ADVANSIX RESINS & CHEMICALS LLC
To: CITIZENS BANK, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
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