COMPOUNDS HAVING EXCITED STATE INTRAMOLECULAR PROTON TRANSFER (ESIPT) CHARACTER FOR USE IN TREATING AND/OR PREVENTING SUNBURN AND/OR PREVENTING U.V. DAMAGE

摘要

This disclosure relates to use of cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) phenolics in the manufacture of molecules having ESIPT character, wherein said molecules are UVA and/or UVB absorbers, and further wherein said molecules are formulated as protectants against UVA and/or UVB radiation. The disclosure extends to use of CNSL in the manufacture of compositions including molecules having ESIPT character for treating and/or preventing sunburn and/or preventing U.V. damage.