Supramolecular assembly, preparation method thereof, and cosmetic composition containing the same
A supramolecular assembly with heterocyclic amino acids like proline improves azelaic acid solubility and stability, addressing formulation challenges and skin irritation issues in water-based cosmetics.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/CN2025/090249
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-06-24
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-02
AI Technical Summary
Azelaic acid has low water solubility and high melting point, making it difficult to formulate into water-based cosmetics, and existing methods to improve solubility lead to degradation or skin irritation.
Formation of a supramolecular assembly with heterocyclic amino acids, such as proline, through liquid assisted grinding or cooling crystallization, enhancing solubility and stability without causing skin irritation.
The supramolecular assembly significantly increases azelaic acid solubility by 15-19% and maintains stability, preventing skin inflammation even with long-term use.
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Description
SUPRAMOLECULAR ASSEMBLY, PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF, AND COSMETIC COMPOSITION CONTAINING THE SAMETECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to the field of supramolecular chemistry and specifically relates to a novel supramolecular assembly, the preparation method thereof, and the cosmetic composition containing the same.BACKGROUND ART
[0002] Azelaic acid, also known as nonanedioic acid, has the molecular formula of C9H16O4, which is widely used in the cosmetics industry due to its excellent antibacterial properties. However, azelaic acid has minimal solubility in water, with only approximately 2-3 grams dissolving in one liter of water, making it difficult to prepare water-based cosmetics. Additionally, its high melting point ranging from 131 to 134℃ requires a higher temperature for melting during the preparation process, increasing the complexity and energy consumption of the manufacturing procedure.
[0003] In order to improve the water solubility of azelaic acid, various attempts have been made. CN113248364A discloses a method to solubilize azelaic acid, which comprises the use of alkaline substances for compounding. CN112624918A discloses a method to form a supramolecular cocrystal of azelaic acid with organic compounds containing amino group, such as nicotinamide. CN117567763A discloses a supramolecular system formed from azelaic acid, lactic acid, and panthenol. However, due to the presence of an alkaline environment in the methods described in CN113248364A and CN112624918A, azelaic acid is prone to degradation, which not only reduces its effectiveness but also raises concerns on its stability. Moreover, the method described in CN117567763A involves the use of lactic acid, which may potentially damage the skin barrier during long-term use, making the skin fragile and susceptible to harmful substances from the outside. This can subsequently lead to skin inflammation or other skin problems. Therefore, the prior arts still require further improvement and development.SUMMARY
[0004] The present disclosure aims to solve the problems existing in the prior arts and provide a novel azelaic acid supramolecular assembly which can improve the solubility of azelaic acid in water with good stability, and does not cause the above-mentioned skin problems even with long-term use.
[0005] The present inventors conducted a thorough study on the method of forming azelaic acid supramolecular assemblies and surprisingly found that azelaic acid and heterocyclic amino acids represented by the following general formula (I) can form a novel supramolecular assembly that can improve the solubility of azelaic acid in water with good stability, and does not cause skin inflammation or other skin problems even with long-term use.
[0006] In a first aspect, the present disclosure provides a supramolecular assembly formed from azelaic acid and at least one heterocyclic amino acid represented by the following general formula (I) :
[0007] wherein R1 and R2 independently represent hydrogen or a hydroxyl group, and at least one of R1 and R2 represents hydrogen; and
[0008] wherein the assembly has a powder X-ray diffraction pattern comprising the characteristic peaks at the 2θ of 5.7°±0.2°, and 21.8°±0.2°.
[0009] According to some embodiments, the powder X-ray diffraction pattern of the assembly further comprises at least two, preferably at least four, of the characteristic peaks at the 2θof 8.5°±0.2°, 9.4°±0.2°, 16.7°±0.2°, 17.6°±0.2°, 18.5°±0.2°, 19.4°±0.2°, 20.3°±0.2°, 21.1°±0.2°, 23.0°±0.2°, 23.6°±0.2°, 27.3°±0.2° and 28.3°±0.2°.
[0010] According to some embodiments, the powder X-ray diffraction pattern of the assembly further comprises at least two, preferably at least four, of the characteristic peaks at the 2θof 16.6°±0.2°, 17.5°±0.2°, 19.3°±0.2° and 22.9°±0.2°.
[0011] According to some embodiments, the powder X-ray diffraction pattern of the assembly further comprises at least two, preferably at least four, of the characteristic peaks at the 2θof 8.3°±0.2°, 9.3°±0.2°, 16.5°±0.2°, 17.4°±0.2°, 18.0°±0.2°, 18.4°±0.2°, 19.0°±0.2°, 22.8°±0.2°, 23.4°±0.2°, 27.1°±0.2° and 28.1°±0.2°.
[0012] According to some embodiments, the assembly has a powder X-ray diffraction pattern comprising the characteristic peaks at the 2θ of 5.7°±0.2°, 8.5°±0.2°, 9.4°±0.2°, 16.7°±0.2°, 17.6°±0.2°, 18.5°±0.2°, 19.4°±0.2°, 20.3°±0.2°, 21.1°±0.2°, 21.8°±0.2°, 23.0°±0.2°, 23.6°±0.2°, 27.3°±0.2° and 28.3°±0.2°.
[0013] According to some embodiments, the assembly has a powder X-ray diffraction pattern comprising the characteristic peaks at the f2θ of 5.5°±0.2°, 16.6°±0.2°, 17.5°±0.2°, 19.3°±0.2°, 21.7°±0.2° and 22.9°±0.2°.
[0014] According to some embodiments, the assembly has a powder X-ray diffraction pattern comprising the characteristic peaks at the 2θ of 5.5°±0.2°, 8.3°±0.2°, 9.3°±0.2°, 16.5°±0.2°, 17.4°±0.2°, 18.0°±0.2°, 18.4°±0.2°, 19.0°±0.2°, 21.7°±0.2°, 22.8°±0.2°, 23.4°±0.2°, 27.1°±0.2° and 28.1°±0.2°.
[0015] According to some embodiments, the heterocyclic amino acid is proline or hydroxyproline, preferably proline.
[0016] According to some embodiments, the azelaic acid and the proline is in a molar ratio of 1: 5 to 5: 1, preferably 1: 2 to 2: 1, more preferably 1: 1 to 2: 1.
[0017] According to some embodiments, the assembly shows one endothermic peak at a temperature between 76℃ and 86℃ in its DSC profile.
[0018] According to some embodiments, the assembly further shows one endothermic peak at a temperature between 94℃ and 103℃ in its DSC profile.
[0019] According to some embodiments, the assembly has only one endothermic peak at a temperature of 78℃±2℃ in its DSC profile.
[0020] In a second aspect, the present disclosure further provides a method for preparing a supramolecular assembly from azelaic acid and a heterocyclic amino acid, comprising the steps of:
[0021] 1) mixing azelaic acid with at least one heterocyclic amino acid represented by the following general formula (I) in a molar ratio 1: 5 to 5: 1, preferably 1: 2 to 2: 1, more preferably 1: 1 to 2: 1, more preferably 1: 1 to obtain a mixture;
[0022] wherein R1 and R2 independently represent hydrogen or a hydroxyl group, and at least one of R1 and R2 represents hydrogen; and
[0023] 2) subjecting the mixture to liquid assisted grinding or cooling crystallization to obtain the supramolecular assembly.
[0024] According to some embodiments, the liquid assisted grinding is carried out using lower saturated alkyl alcohol as grinding liquid with a ratio of the volume of the lower saturated alkyl alcohol to the mass of the mixture being 0.1-0.5 ml / g.
[0025] According to some embodiments, the lower saturated alkyl alcohol is ethanol.
[0026] According to some embodiments, the heterocyclic amino acid is proline or hydroxyproline, preferably proline.
[0027] In a third aspect, the present disclosure further provides a cosmetic composition comprising the supramolecular assembly according to the present disclosure.
[0028] According to some embodiments, the composition further comprises at least one active ingredient selected from the group consisting of surfactants, humectants, non-volatile oils, antioxidants, UV filters, anti-inflammatory agents, natural extracts, ferments, vitamins, skin conditioners, preservatives, thickeners and mixtures thereof.
[0029] Other subjects and characteristics, aspects and advantages of the invention will emerge even more clearly on reading the description and the examples that follow.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0030] The drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure, and constitute a part of the description. Together with the following detailed description of the invention, they are used to illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure, but do not constitute a limitation to the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the drawings:
[0031] Figure 1 shows the DSC profiles of azelaic acid and L-proline as raw materials, as well as the supramolecular assemblies prepared through different raw material ratios and preparation methods.
[0032] Figure 2 shows the powder X-ray diffraction patterns of azelaic acid and L-proline as raw materials, as well as the supramolecular assemblies prepared through different raw material ratios.
[0033] Figure 3 shows the results of PXRD for the raw materials AZA and Lys, as well as the supramolecular assembly prepared in Comparative Examples 1.DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0034] I. Definitions
[0035] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains. When the definition of a term in the present description conflicts with the meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art the present disclosure belongs to, the definition described herein shall apply.
[0036] Throughout the instant application, the term "comprise / comprising" is to be interpreted as encompassing all specifically mentioned features as well optional, additional, unspecified ones. As used herein, the use of the term “comprising” also discloses the embodiment wherein no features other than the specifically mentioned features are present (i.e. “consisting of” ) .
[0037] Unless otherwise specified, all numerical values expressing amount of ingredients and the like which are used in the description and claims are to be understood as being modified by the term “about” , with conventionally known meaning in the art, e.g., within 10%of the indicated number (e.g. "about 100 -220" means 90 -242 and "about 10" means 9 -11) . Accordingly, unless indicated to the contrary, the numerical values and parameters described herein are approximate values which are capable of being changed according to the desired purpose as required. At the very least, each numerical parameter should at least be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Further, the ranges stated in this disclosure and the claims are intended to include the entire range specifically and not just the endpoint (s) . For example, a range stated to be 0 to 10 is intended to disclose all whole numbers between 0 and 10 such as, for example 1, 2, 3, 4 and any sub-ranges formed by any two values thereof, etc., all fractional numbers between 0 and 10, for example 1.5, 2.3, 4.57, 6.1113 and any sub-ranges formed by any two values thereof, etc., and the endpoints 0 and 10.
[0038] As used herein, the term "supramolecular assembly" means an aggregate formed of two or more molecules that are bound together through intermolecular interactions, such as hydrogen bonding, π-π stacking, van der Waals forces, and other non-covalent bonds.
[0039] As used herein, the term "cocrystal" means a morphological description of the supramolecular assembly, referring to crystals formed by two or more different molecules within the same crystal lattice, bound together through non-covalent bonds in a fixed stoichiometric ratio.
[0040] As used herein, the term "liquid-assisted grinding" , sometimes also known as "wet grinding" , is a technique which comprises adding a small amount of solvent and grinding the raw materials to form crystals.
[0041] As used herein, the term "cooling crystallization" , sometimes also known as "lower temperature crystallization" , is a technique which comprises heating a raw material solution to ensure complete dissolution, then lowering the temperature to supersaturate the solution, allowing crystals to precipitate out.
[0042] II. Supramolecular assembly
[0043] Supramolecular assembly refers to the complex and organized assembly formed by two or more molecules through intermolecular interactions, which maintain a certain integrity and possess clear microstructures and macroscopic properties. These intermolecular interactions can include weak intermolecular forces of non-covalent bonds such as electrostatic interactions, hydrogen bonds, coordination bonds, van der Waals forces, π-π conjugation, hydrophobic interactions, etc.
[0044] Due to its significant role in promoting raw material research and product upgrading, the application of supramolecular technology has become increasingly widespread. However, according to the technology available so far, not all molecules can form supramolecular assemblies and there are still difficulties in selecting suitable target molecules for the formation of azelaic acid supramolecular assemblies.
[0045] According to the first aspect, the present disclosure provides a supramolecular assembly formed from azelaic acid and at least one heterocyclic amino acid represented by the following general formula (I) ,
[0046] wherein R1 and R2 independently represent hydrogen or a hydroxyl group, and at least one of R1 and R2 represents hydrogen; and
[0047] wherein the assembly has a powder X-ray diffraction pattern comprising the characteristic peaks at the 2θ of 5.7°±0.2° and 21.8°±0.2°.
[0048] Azelaic acid is a dibasic carboxylic acid obtained by replacing one hydrogen atom on any two carbon atoms of heptane with a carboxyl group. Since heptane contains seven carbon atoms, and the substitution positions can vary, it generates various possible isomers of azelaic acid. These isomers are distinguished based on the different positions of the carboxyl groups on the carbon chain of heptane. The azelaic acid used herein is intended to cover all these isomers.
[0049] In a preferred embodiment, the azelaic acid specifically refers to 1, 9-azelaic acid. As 1, 9-azelaic acid, commercially available products can be used. For example, the present disclosure specifically uses the azelaic acid supplied by Leyan under the trade name "Azelaic acid" (hereinafter sometimes referred to as AZA) .
[0050] In the present disclosure, the heterocyclic amino acid used to form supramolecular assembly with azelaic acid has an α-imino acid structure represented by the general formula (I) .
[0051] In some embodiments, the heterocyclic amino acid used herein is a heterocyclic amino acid represented by the general formula (I) , wherein R1 and R2 are both hydrogen atoms, that is, proline. The proline may be any one of L-proline, D-proline and DL-proline.
[0052] In some embodiments, the heterocyclic amino acid used herein is a heterocyclic amino acid represented by the general formula (I) , wherein any either R1 or R2 is a hydroxyl group, that is, hydroxyproline. According to different chiral structures, the hydroxyproline comprises cis-3-hydroxy-L-proline, cis-4-hydroxy-L-proline, trans-3-hydroxy-L-proline acid and trans-4-hydroxy-L-proline.
[0053] In some embodiments, the heterocyclic amino acid used herein may be any one of L-proline, D-proline, cis-3-hydroxy-L-proline, cis-4-hydroxy-L-proline, trans-3-hydroxy-L-proline, and trans-4-hydroxy-L-proline.
[0054] In some embodiments, the heterocyclic amino acid used herein may be a combination of two or more of L-proline, D-proline, cis-3-hydroxy-L-proline, cis-4-hydroxy-L-proline, trans-3-hydroxy-L-proline, and trans-4-hydroxy-L-proline.
[0055] L-proline is one of the twenty amino acids used to synthesize protein in the human body. It not only has the functions of moisturizing, improving skin feel, suppressing skin pigmentation, etc., but also has a very low risk coefficient of 1, therefore, it is unlikely to cause skin issues such as damaging the skin barrier, resulting in fragile skin and triggering skin inflammation even with long-term use. Therefore, in preferred embodiments, the heterocyclic amino acid used herein is L-proline.
[0056] In some embodiments, the azelaic acid and the proline of the supramolecular assembly is in a molar ratio of 1: 5 to 5: 1, preferably 1: 2 to 2: 1, more preferably 1: 1 to 2: 1.
[0057] Without wishing to be bound by any particular theory, it is believed that by having an α-imino acid structure, the heterocyclic amino acid in the present disclosure can have intermolecular interactions with the two carboxyl groups in azelaic acid to form a cocrystal, thereby increasing the solubility of azelaic acid and reducing its irritation to the skin. Moreover, due to the presence of the α-amino acid structure, the proline used herein to form a supramolecular assembly with azelaic acid is neutral and does not create an alkaline environment. Therefore, there are no concerns regarding stability issues that could arise from an alkaline environment causing the easy degradation of azelaic acid and resulting in a reduced effectiveness.
[0058] In some embodiments, the solubility of the azelaic acid is increased by at least 15%, preferably by 17%, more preferably by 19%by forming the supramolecular assembly.
[0059] The expression "the solubility of the azelaic acid is increased by at least XX%" used herein means that the solubility of azelaic acid in the supramolecular assembly formed from azelaic acid and heterocyclic amino in water is increased by at least XX%as compared to the solubility of azelaic acid itself in water when measured in the subsequent solubility determination using the shake flask method and ultra-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS) .
[0060] As used herein, the term "XX%" refers to a specific percentage value of increased solubility of azelaic acid.
[0061] In some embodiments, as compared to the solubility of azelaic acid itself in water, the solubility of azelaic acid in the supramolecular assembly formed from azelaic acid and heterocyclic amino in water is increased by at least 16%, 17%, or 18%in the subsequent solubility determination using the shake flask method and ultra-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS) . In some embodiments, the solubility of azelaic acid can be increased by 19%by forming the supramolecular assembly.
[0062] In some embodiments, the supramolecular assembly formed from azelaic acid and at least one heterocyclic amino acid represented by general formula (I) in the present disclosure is a cocrystal.
[0063] The use of certain conditions, such as the use of different preparation methods and / or various stoichiometric ratios of azelaic acid to proline, has been found to produce different supramolecular assembly, including Supramolecular assembly I, Supramolecular assembly II, and Supramolecular assembly III described herein, which may exhibit one or more advantageous characteristics described herein.
[0064] Supramolecular assembly I
[0065] In some embodiments, the supramolecular assembly formed from azelaic acid and at least one heterocyclic amino acid represented by general formula (I) in the present disclosure is a cocrystal.
[0066] In some embodiments, Supramolecular assembly I has a powder X-ray diffraction (hereinafter sometimes referred to as PXRD) pattern which is substantially as shown in Figure 2C. Angles 2θ that may be observed for Supramolecular assembly I using PXRD are shown in Table 1.
[0067] Table 1
[0068] In some embodiments, Supramolecular assembly I has a PXRD pattern comprising at least two, at least three, at least four, at least five, at least six, at least seven, at least eight, at least nine, or at least ten of the peaks at the angles 2θ, with the relative intensity in the PXRD pattern as shown in Figure 2C.
[0069] It should be understood that relative intensities can vary depending on numerous factors, including sample preparation, mounting, as well as the instrument and analytical procedure and settings used to obtain the spectra. Relative peak intensities and peak assignments can vary within experimental error.
[0070] In some embodiments, the peak assignments listed herein, including those of Supramolecular assembly I, may vary by ±0.2 degrees, or ±0.1 degrees 2θ. In some embodiments, the peak assignments listed herein, including those of Supramolecular assembly I, may vary by ±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some embodiments, the peak assignments listed herein, including those of Supramolecular assembly I, may vary by ±0.1 degrees 2θ.
[0071] In some embodiments, Supramolecular assembly I has a DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) profile which is substantially as shown in Figure 1D. In some embodiments, Supramolecular assembly I is characterized as having an endotherm onset at approximately 78℃ as determined by DSC. In some embodiments, Supramolecular assembly I is characterized as having an endotherm onset at approximately 78±2℃ (e.g., 78±1.9℃, 78±1.8℃, 78±1.7℃, 78±1.6℃, 78±1.5℃, 78±1.4℃, 78±1.3℃, 78±1.2℃, 78±1.1℃, 78±1℃, 78±0.9℃, 78±0.8℃, 78±0.7℃, 78±0.6℃, 78±0.5℃, 78±0.4℃, 78±0.3℃, 78±0.2℃, or 78±0.1℃) as determined by DSC.
[0072] In some embodiments of Supramolecular assembly I, at least one of the following (a) to (d) apply:
[0073] (a) Supramolecular assembly I has a PXRD pattern comprising peaks at the following 2θ: 5.7°±0.2°, 16.7°±0.2°, 17.6°±0.2°, 21.8°±0.2°, 23.0°±0.2°; or a PXRD pattern comprising peaks at the following 2θ: 5.7°±0.2°, 8.5°±0.2°, 9.4°±0.2°, 16.7°±0.2°, 17.6°±0.2°, 18.5°±0.2°, 19.4°±0.2°, 20.3°±0.2°, 21.1°±0.2°, 21.8°±0.2°, 23.0°±0.2°, 23.6°±0.2°, 27.3°±0.2° and 28.3°±0.2°.
[0074] (b) Supramolecular assembly I has a PXRD pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 2C.
[0075] (c) Supramolecular assembly I is characterized as having an endotherm onset at approximately 78℃ as determined by DSC.
[0076] (d) Supramolecular assembly I has a DSC profile substantially as shown in FIG. 1D.
[0077] Supramolecular assembly II
[0078] In some embodiments, the supramolecular assembly formed from azelaic acid and at least one heterocyclic amino acid represented by general formula (I) in the present disclosure is Supramolecular assembly II.
[0079] In some embodiments, Supramolecular assembly II has a PXRD pattern which is substantially as shown in Figure 2B. Angles 2θ that may be observed for Supramolecular assembly II using PXRD are shown in Table 2.
[0080] Table 2
[0081] In some embodiments, Supramolecular assembly II has a PXRD pattern comprising at least two, at least three, at least four, at least five, or all of the peaks at the angles 2θ, with the relative intensity in the PXRD pattern as shown in Figure 2B.
[0082] It should be understood that relative intensities can vary depending on numerous factors, including sample preparation, mounting, as well as the instrument and analytical procedure and settings used to obtain the spectra. Relative peak intensities and peak assignments can vary within experimental error.
[0083] In some embodiments, the peak assignments listed herein, including those of Supramolecular assembly II, may vary by ±0.2 degrees, or ±0.1 degrees 2θ. In some embodiments, the peak assignments listed herein, including those of Supramolecular assembly II, may vary by ±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some embodiments, the peak assignments listed herein, including those of Supramolecular assembly II, may vary by ±0.1 degrees 2θ.
[0084] In some embodiments, Supramolecular assembly II has a DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) profile which is substantially as shown in Figure 1F. In some embodiments, Supramolecular assembly II is characterized as having two endotherm onsets at approximately 85℃ and 103℃ as determined by DSC. In some embodiments, Supramolecular assembly II is characterized as having two endotherm onsets at approximately 85±2℃ (e.g., 85±1.9℃, 85±1.8℃, 85±1.7℃, 85±1.6℃, 85±1.5℃, 85±1.4℃, 85±1.3℃, 85±1.2℃, 85±1.1℃, 85±1℃, 85±0.9℃, 85±0.8℃, 85±0.7℃, 85±0.6℃, 85±0.5℃, 85±0.4℃, 85±0.3℃, 85±0.2℃, or 85±0.1℃) and 103±2℃ (e.g., 103±1.9℃, 103±1.8℃, 103±1.7℃, 103±1.6℃, 103±1.5℃, 103±1.4℃, 103±1.3℃, 103±1.2℃, 103±1.1℃, 103±1℃, 103±0.9℃, 103±0.8℃, 103±0.7℃, 103±0.6℃, 103±0.5℃, 103±0.4℃, 103±0.3℃, 103±0.2℃, or 103±0.1℃) as determined by DSC.
[0085] In some embodiments of Supramolecular assembly II, at least one of the following (a) to (d) apply:
[0086] (a) Supramolecular assembly II has a PXRD pattern comprising peaks at the following 2θ:5.5°±0.2°, 16.6°±0.2°, 17.5°±0.2°, 21.7°±0.2°, 22.9°±0.2°; or a PXRD pattern comprising peaks at the following 2θ: 5.5°±0.2°, 16.6°±0.2°, 17.5°±0.2°, 19.3°±0.2°, 21.7°±0.2°, and 22.9°±0.2°.
[0087] (b) Supramolecular assembly II has a PXRD pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 2B.
[0088] (c) Supramolecular assembly II is characterized as having two endotherm onsets at approximately 85℃ and 103℃ as determined by DSC.
[0089] (d) Supramolecular assembly II has a DSC profile substantially as shown in FIG. 1F.
[0090] Supramolecular assembly III
[0091] In some embodiments, the supramolecular assembly formed from azelaic acid and at least one heterocyclic amino acid represented by general formula (I) in the present disclosure is Supramolecular assembly III.
[0092] In some embodiments, Supramolecular assembly III has a PXRD pattern which is substantially as shown in Figure 2D. Angles 2θ that may be observed for Supramolecular assembly III using PXRD are shown in Table 2.
[0093] Table 3
[0094] In one embodiment, Supramolecular assembly III has a PXRD pattern comprising at least two, at least three, at least four, at least five, at least six, at least seven, at least eight, at least nine, or at least ten of the peaks at angles 2θ, with the relative intensity in the PXRD pattern as shown in Figure 2D.
[0095] It should be understood that relative intensities can vary depending on numerous factors, including sample preparation, mounting, as well as the instrument and analytical procedure and settings used to obtain the spectra. Relative peak intensities and peak assignments can vary within experimental error.
[0096] In some embodiments, the peak assignments listed herein, including those of Supramolecular assembly III, may vary by ±0.2 degrees, or ±0.1 degrees 2θ. In some embodiments, the peak assignments listed herein, including those of Supramolecular assembly III, may vary by ±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some embodiments, the peak assignments listed herein, including those of Supramolecular assembly III, may vary by ±0.1 degrees 2θ.
[0097] In some embodiments, Supramolecular assembly III has a DSC profile which is substantially as shown in Figure 1C. In some embodiments, Supramolecular assembly III is characterized as having two endotherm onsets at approximately 77℃ and 95℃ as determined by DSC. In some embodiments, Supramolecular assembly III is characterized as having two endotherm onsets at approximately 77±2℃ (e.g., 77±1.9℃, 77±1.8℃, 77±1.7℃, 77±1.6℃, 77±1.5℃, 77±1.4℃, 77±1.3℃, 77±1.2℃, 77±1.1℃, 77±1℃, 77±0.9℃, 77±0.8℃, 77±0.7℃, 77±0.6℃, 77±0.5℃, 77±0.4℃, 77±0.3℃, 77±0.2℃, or 77±0.1℃) and 95±2℃ (e.g., 95±1.9℃, 95±1.8℃, 95±1.7℃, 95±1.6℃, 95±1.5℃, 95±1.4℃, 95±1.3℃, 95±1.2℃, 95±1.1℃, 95±1℃, 95±0.9℃, 95±0.8℃, 95±0.7℃, 95±0.6℃, 95±0.5℃, 95±0.4℃, 95±0.3℃, 95±0.2℃, or 95±0.1℃) as determined by DSC.
[0098] In some embodiments of Supramolecular assembly III, at least one of the following (a) to (d) apply:
[0099] (a) Supramolecular assembly II has a PXRD pattern comprising peaks at the following 2θ: 5.5°±0.2°, 16.5°±0.2°, 17.4°±0.2°, 21.7°±0.2°, 22.8°±0.2°; or a PXRD pattern comprising peaks at the following 2θ: 5.5°±0.2°, 8.3°±0.2°, 9.3°±0.2°, 16.5°±0.2°, 17.4°±0.2°, 18.0°±0.2°, 18.4°±0.2°, 19.0°±0.2°, 21.7°±0.2°, 22.8°±0.2°, 23.4°±0.2°, 27.1°±0.2°and 28.1°±0.2°.
[0100] (b) Supramolecular assembly III has a PXRD pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 2D.
[0101] (c) Supramolecular assembly III is characterized as having two endotherm onsets at approximately 77℃ and 95℃ as determined by DSC.
[0102] (d) Supramolecular assembly III has a DSC profile substantially as shown in FIG. 1C.
[0103] III. Preparation method
[0104] According to the second aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for preparing supramolecular assembly, comprising the steps of:
[0105] 1) mixing azelaic acid with at least one heterocyclic amino acid represented by the following general formula (I) in a molar ratio of 1: 2 to 2: 1 to obtain a mixture;
[0106] wherein R1 and R2 independently represent hydrogen or a hydroxyl group, and at least one of R1 and R2 represents hydrogen; and
[0107] 2) subjecting the mixture to liquid assisted grinding or cooling crystallization to obtain the supramolecular assembly.
[0108] It should be noted that, in the following, for features identical to those described in "II. Supramolecular assembly" above, such as "azelaic acid" , "heterocyclic amino acid represented by formula (1) " , etc., the same definitions as mentioned above will apply.
[0109] The ratio of raw materials has an important influence on the formation of azelaic acid supramolecular assembly, including the improvement of stability, uniformity of crystallization, and azelaic acid solubility. In order to obtain supramolecular assembly with desired stability, uniformity of crystallization, and improved azelaic acid solubility, it is necessary to control the ratio of raw materials.
[0110] The present disclosure enables the formation of a supramolecular assembly by setting the molar ratio of azelaic acid and heterocyclic amino acid represented by the general formula (I) in the range of 1: 5 to 5: 1, preferably 1: 2 to 2: 1, more preferably 1: 1 to 2: 1. Preferably, the molar ratio of azelaic acid and heterocyclic amino acid represented by the general formula (I) may be set at 1: 1 to obtain superior effects, including more uniform crystallization and further improved solubility of azelaic acid.
[0111] As methods for preparing supramolecular assembly, either liquid assisted grinding or cooling crystallization can be used. However, the liquid assisted grinding is preferred due to its ability to obtain more uniform crystallization. Liquid assisted grinding comprises adding a small amount of solvent and grinding the raw materials. There are no specific restrictions on the solvents that can be used, as long as they can promote the interaction between the raw materials and make it easier for them to form supramolecular assembly. In some embodiments, liquid assisted grinding involves adding a good solvent for both azelaic acid and heterocyclic amino acid represented by general formula (I) . As such a good solvent, lower saturated alkyl alcohols, such as C1-C5 alkyl monohydric alcohols, preferably C2-C3 alkyl monohydric alcohols, more preferably methanol, ethanol or propanol, and most preferably ethanol can be used.
[0112] The amount of solvent (grinding liquid) added in liquid assisted grinding, measured as the ratio of the volume of the lower saturated alkyl alcohol to the mass of the mixture of azelaic acid and heterocyclic amino acid represented by formula (I) , can be set at approximately 0.1-0.5 mL / g. Without wishing to be bound by any particular theory, it is believed that if too much solvent is added during liquid assisted grinding, it may result in too low a concentration of raw materials in the solution, thereby reducing the opportunities for interaction between the raw materials and making it difficult to form cocrystals. Conversely, if the amount of solvent is too small, the raw materials may not fully dissolve or disperse in the solvent, which may also limit the interaction between the raw materials and hinder the formation of cocrystals.
[0113] As for the grinding method in liquid assisted grinding, there are no specific restrictions. The grinding can be performed manually using a mortar or with grinding equipment such as a grinding machine.
[0114] In some embodiments, liquid assisted grinding is carried out using a lower saturated alkyl alcohol as the grinding liquid with the ratio of the volume of the lower saturated alkyl alcohol to the mass of the mixture of azelaic acid and heterocyclic amino acid represented by formula (I) being 0.1-0.5 mL / g.
[0115] In some embodiments, liquid-assisted grinding is carried out using ethanol as the grinding liquid with the ratio of the volume of the ethanol to the mass of the mixture of azelaic acid and heterocyclic amino acid being 0.1-0.5 mL / g, and preferably, the heterocyclic amino acid is proline.
[0116] IV. Cosmetic composition
[0117] According to the third aspect, the present disclosure provides a cosmetic composition comprising the supramolecular assembly described above.
[0118] It should be noted that, in the following, for features identical to those described in "II. Supramolecular assembly" or "III. Preparation Method" above, such as "azelaic acid" , "heterocyclic amino acid represented by formula (1) " , etc., the same definitions as mentioned above will apply.
[0119] The cosmetic composition may be in the solid, semi-solid, or liquid form, and may be in the solution, emulsion, suspension, or anhydrous form. If in the solution or suspension form, the composition may contain from about 1-99.9%, preferably from about 5-95%, more preferably from about 10-90%water. If in the emulsion form, the composition may contain from about 1-99%, preferably from about 5-90%, more preferably from about 10-85%water and from about 1-99%, preferably from about 5-90%, more preferably from about 5-75%of oil. If in the anhydrous form, the composition may contain from about 10-99%oil and 10-99%solidifying agents.
[0120] In one embodiment, the the supramolecular assembly is present in the cosmetic composition in an amount of from 0.01%to 50%, more preferably 0.05%to 20%, more preferably 0.1%to 10%by weight of the azelaic acid, relative to the total amount of the composition.
[0121] As long as the object of the present disclosure can be achieved, the cosmetic composition may also comprise at least one cosmetically acceptable active ingredient, such as humectants, antioxidants, UV filters, anti-inflammatory agents, preservatives, vitamins, skin conditioning agent, stabilizers, in particular for preventing or reducing excessive sebum, acne, wrinkles, lines, dry skin, photoaging, and inflammation. Other cosmetically acceptable ingredient that may be mentioned include oils, thickeners, pH adjusters, or any other ingredients usually formulated into cosmetics or medicaments. Non-limiting examples of some of these ingredients are provided in the following subsections.
[0122] A. Humectants
[0123] The composition of the present disclosure may contain one or more humectants. If present, they may range from about 0.1%to 75%, preferably from about 0.2%to 70%, more preferably from about 0.5%to 40%by weight of the total composition. Examples of suitable humectants include glycols, sugars, hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate and the like. Preferably, the humectants used in the composition of the present disclosure are C1-6, preferably C2-4 alkylene glycols, most particularly butylene glycol.
[0124] B. Antioxidants
[0125] The composition of the present disclosure may contain one or more antioxidants. If present, they may range from about 0.001 to 20%, preferably from about 0.005 to 15%, more preferably from about 0.010 to 10%by weight of the total composition.
[0126] Non-limiting examples of antioxidants that can be used in the compositions of the present disclosure include acetyl cysteine, ascorbic acid polypeptide, ascorbyl dipalmitate, ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate, ascorbyl palmitate, ascorbyl stearate, BHA, BHT, t-butyl hydroquinone, cysteine, cysteine HCl, diamylhydroquinone, di-t-butylhydroquinone, dicetyl thiodipropionate, disodium ascorbyl sulfate, distearyl thiodipropionate, ditridecyl thiodipropionate, dodecyl gallate, erythorbic acid, esters of ascorbic acid, ethyl ferulate, ferulic acid, gallic acid esters, hydroquinone, isooctyl thioglycolate, kojic acid, magnesium ascorbate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, methylsilanol ascorbate, natural botanical anti-oxidants such as green tea or grape seed extracts, nordihydroguaiaretic acid, octyl gallate, phenylthioglycolic acid, potassium sulfite, propyl gallate, quinones, rosmarinic acid, sodium ascorbate, sodium bisulfite, sodium erythorbate, sodium metabisulfite, sodium sulfite, superoxide dismutase, sodium thioglycolate, sorbityl furfural, thiodiglycol, thiodiglycolamide, thiodiglycolic acid, thioglycolic acid, thiolactic acid, thiosalicylic acid, and tris (nonylphenyl) phosphite.
[0127] C. UV filters
[0128] The composition of the present disclosure may contain one or more UV filters. If present, the UV filters may range from about 0.1%to 50%, preferably from about 0.5%to 40%, more preferably from about 1%to 35%by weight of the total composition.
[0129] Non-limiting examples of UV filters include chemical UVA filters such as dibenzoylmethane compounds, dicamphor sulfonic acid derivatives, etc., or UVB filters such as phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, 2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3, 3-diphenylacrylate, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, benzophenone derivatives, menthyl salicylate derivatives, etc., or physical filters in the particulate form. Inclusion of filters in the compositions will provide additional protection to skin during daylight hours and promote the effectiveness of the whitening active ingredient on the skin.
[0130] If desired, the compositions of the present disclosure may be formulated to have certain SPF (sun protective factor) values ranging from about 1-50, even 50+, depending on the type and dosage of UV filters. Calculation of SPF values is well known in the art.
[0131] D. Anti-inflammatory agents
[0132] The composition of the present disclosure may contain one or more Anti-inflammatory agents. If present, the anti-inflammatory agents may range from about 0.001%to 5%, preferably from about 0.01%to 2%, more preferably from about 0.1%to 1%by weight of the total composition.
[0133] Non-limiting examples of anti-inflammatory agents include a steroidal anti-inflammatory agent and a non-steroidal antiinflammatory agent. The steroidal anti-inflammatory agent may be hydrocortisone. So-called “natural” anti-inflammatory agents are also useful. For example, bisabolol, aloe vera, Manjistha (extracted from plants in the genus Rubia, particularly Rubia Cordifolia) , and Guggal (extracted from plants in the genus Commiphora, particularly Commiphora Mukul) , kola extract, chamomile, and sea whip extract, may also be used.
[0134] Inclusion of Anti-inflammatory agents in the compositions will enhance the skin appearance benefits, by for example, contribution of uniformity and acceptable skin tone and / or color.
[0135] E. Preservatives
[0136] The composition of the present disclosure may contain one or more preservatives. If present, the anti-inflammatory agents may range from about 0.001%to 8%, preferably from about 0.01%to 6%, more preferably from about 0.05%to 5%by weight of the total composition.
[0137] Non-limiting examples of preservatives that can be used in the compositions of the present disclosure include quaternary ammonium preservatives such as polyquaternium-1 and benzalkonium halides (e.g., benzalkonium chloride ( “BAC” ) and benzalkonium bromide) , parabens (e.g., methylparabens and propylparabens) , phenoxy ethanol, benzyl alcohol, chlorobutanol, phenol, sorbic acid, thimerosal or combinations thereof.
[0138] F. Vitamins
[0139] The composition of the present disclosure may contain one or more vitamins. If present, the vitamins may range from about 0.001%to 20%, preferably from about 0.005%to 15%, more preferably from about 0.1%to 10%by weight of the total composition.
[0140] Non-limiting examples of vitamins that can be used in the compositions of the present disclosure include tocopherol or its derivatives such as tocopherol acetate, tocopherol ferulate, tocophereth-5, tocophereth-10, tocophereth-12, tocophereth-18, tocophereth-50, tocopherol, tocophersolan, tocopheryl linoleate, tocopheryl nicotinate, tocopheryl succinate dioleyl tocopheryl methylsilanol; ascorbic acid or its derivatives such as ascorbyl palmitate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate; Vitamin A or its derivatives such as retinyl palmitate; or vitamins D, K, B, or derivatives thereof.
[0141] G. Conditioning Agents
[0142] The composition of the present disclosure may contain one or more skin / hair conditioning agents. If present, the skin conditioning agents may range from about 0.001%to 10%, preferably from about 0.01%to 5%, more preferably from about 0.1%to 2%by weight of the total composition.
[0143] Non-limiting examples of skin / hair conditioning agents that can be used in the compositions of the present disclosure include RNA-Na (Sodium ribonucleic acid) ; Vitamin B5 derivatives, such as panthenol, dexapanthanol, pantethine, lauroyl lysine, hydrolyzed keratin, and hydrolyzed wheat protein.
[0144] H. Stabilizers
[0145] The composition of the present disclosure may contain one or more stabilizers. If present, the stabilizers may range from about 0.001%to 10%, preferably from about 0.01%to 5%, more preferably from about 0.1%to 2%by weight of the total composition.
[0146] Non-limiting examples of stabilizers that can be used in the compositions of the present disclosure include sodium gluconate, sodium phytate, disodium EDTA, trisodium EDTA, tetrasodium EDTA.
[0147] I. Surfactants
[0148] The composition of the present disclosure may contain one or more surfactants, especially if in the emulsion form. However, such surfactants may be used if the compositions are solutions, suspensions, or anhydrous also. If present, the surfactant may range from about 0.01 to 30%, preferably from about 0.05 to 25%, more preferably from about 0.1 to 20%by weight of the total composition.
[0149] Non-limiting examples of stabilizers that can be used in the compositions of the present disclosure include nonionic organic surfactants such as Oleth-3, Oleth-5, Oleth-3 phosphate, Choleth-24, Ceteth-24, methyl gluceth-20; glycereth-26, PEG-75; silicone or silane-based surfactants such as PEG-1 dimethicone, PEG-4 dimethicone, PEG-8 dimethicone, PEG-12 dimethicone, PEG-20 dimethicone, bis-PEG-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, dimethicone copolyol; cetyl dimethicone copolyol; and so on.
[0150] J. Thickeners
[0151] Suitable thickeners may be incorporated into the composition of the present disclosure. If present, suggested ranges are from about 0.01%to 30%, preferably from about 0.1%to 20%, more preferably from about 0.5%to 15%by weight of the total composition.
[0152] Non-limiting examples of thickeners that can be used in the compositions of the present disclosure include animal, vegetable, mineral, silicone, or synthetic waxes; silicas, silicates, silica silylate, and alkali metal or alkaline earth metal derivatives thereof; silicone elastomers such as vinyl dimethicone / methicone silesquioxane crosspolymers; polysaccharides such as agar, agarose, hyaluronic acid, hydroxyethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, pectin, sclerotium gum, xanthan gum, dehydroxanthan gum, pectin, trehelose, gelatin, and so on.
[0153] K. Oils
[0154] In the case that the compositions of the present disclosure are in solution, suspension, anhydrous, or especially emulsion form, the composition may contain an oily ingredient. Oily ingredients are desirable for the skin moisturizing and protective properties. Suitable oils include volatile silicones such as Dow Corning 244, 245, 344, and 200 fluids; volatile paraffinic hydrocarbons such as pentane, hexane, heptane, decane, dodecane, tetradecane, tridecane, and C8-20 isoparaffins as disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,439,088 and 3,818,105, both of which are hereby incorporated by reference; mono-, di-, and triesters such as hexyl laurate, butyl isostearate, diisotearyl malate, neopentyl glycol dioctanoate, tributyl citrate, triisostearyl citrate; hydrocarbon oils such as mineral oil, pentahydrosqualene, squalene, squalane; and so on.
[0155] Those skilled in the art can select the amount of these ingredients based on the final use of the cosmetic composition. As those skilled in the art will appreciate, the compositions according to the present disclosure may comprise a total of about 20%to 98%, preferably about 30%to 90%, and more preferably about 40%to 80%by weight of the composition of one or more additional cosmetically acceptable ingredient.
[0156] The cosmetic composition may be in any form. Suitable forms include but are not limited to solid doses, liquids, gels, lotions, creams, hard gel sticks, roll-ons formulations, mousses, aerosol sprays, pad-applied formulations, and film-forming formulations.
[0157] The cosmetic composition of the present disclosure may also find a broad range of applications in fields such as personal care, food, dietary supplements, and pharmaceutics.
[0158] The present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments, but can be modified by those skilled in the art within the scope of the claims attached. The present disclosure also encompasses, in its technical scope, any embodiment derived by combining technical means disclosed in differing embodiments.
[0159] EXAMPLES
[0160] The examples that follow are given as non-limiting illustrations of the present disclosure.
[0161] 1. Sample preparation and Characterization
[0162] The supramolecular assemblies prepared were characterized by DSC, PXRD and Elemental analysis using the procedures described below.
[0163] DSC
[0164] DSC analysis was performed using a HCT-1 thermal analyzer. Samples weighing 3-5 mg were tested under a nitrogen atmosphere by heating in the temperature range between 40℃ and 200℃ with a heating rate of 5℃ min-1.
[0165] PXRD
[0166] The X-ray powder diffraction (PXRD) analysis was performed using an Rotating Anode X-ray Powder Diffractometer equipped with Cu Kα source and operated at 40 kV and 40 mA. PXRD patterns were collected in the 2θ range of 5-50° with angular step of 1° / min.
[0167] Elemental Analysis
[0168] Elemental analysis was performed using a vario EL cube elementar to identify the composition of the supramolecular assemblies prepared. Specifically, the samples were completely burned. The masses of three products (CO2, H2O, N2) after oxidation and combustion were measured by elementar, and the contents of three elements (C, H, N) in the samples were determined respectively.
[0169] Main raw materials used, trade names and suppliers thereof were listed in Table 1.
[0170] Table 4. Raw materials information
[0171] Example 1. Preparation of Supramolecular assembly A
[0172] Supramolecular assembly A (AZA-Pro (1: 1) ) was prepared by using liquid-assisted grinding method. More specifically, 376 mg (2 mmol) of Azelaic acid and 230 mg (2 mmol) of L-Proline were ground in a mortar-pestle for 30 min after adding of 0.2 mL EtOH, which gave the Supramolecular assembly A as a microcrystalline powder. The resulting product was dried in an oven at 50 ℃ for 5 h to remove residual solvent and ground to a fine powder for further analysis.
[0173] Example 2. Preparation of Supramolecular assembly A
[0174] Supramolecular assembly A (AZA-Pro (1: 1) ) was prepared by using cooling crystallization method. More specifically, 188 mg (1 mmol) AZA and 115 mg (1 mmol) L-Pro were dissolved in 4 mL EtOH at a molar ratio of 1: 1 to obtain a saturated solution. The saturated solution was heated to 45 ℃ and held at that temperature for 30 min under stirring to ensure complete dissolution of the starting materials. Upon complete dissolution, the stirring was stopped, and the system was slightly dropped to room temperature. After further cooling to -7℃, the system was left to dwell for 6 hrs. The produced crystals were collected and vacuum-dried at 50 ℃ for 24 h to get pure form.
[0175] Examples 3-4. Preparation of Supramolecular assembly B and Supramolecular assembly C
[0176] Supramolecular assembly B (AZA-Pro (2: 1) ) and supramolecular assembly C (AZA-Pro (1: 2) ) were prepared using the same method as in Example 1, except for the amounts of AZA and Pro were adjusted according to the composition shown in Table 5 below.
[0177] Table 5. Amounts of raw materials and crystallization methods in Examples 1-4.
[0178] Comparative Example 1. Preparation of Supramolecular assembly D
[0179] Supramolecular assembly D (AZA-Lys (1: 1) ) was prepared by using liquid-assisted grinding method. More specifically, 376 mg (2 mmol) of Azelaic acid and 292 mg (2 mmol) of L-Lysine were ground in a mortar-pestle for 30 min after adding of 0.2 mL EtOH, which gave the Supramolecular assembly D as a microcrystalline powder. The resulting product was dried in an oven at 50 ℃ for 5 h to remove residual solvent and ground to a fine powder for further analysis.
[0180] Figures 1 and 2 respectively show the results of DSC and PXRD for the raw materials AZA and Pro, as well as the supramolecular assemblies prepared in Examples 1-4. Figure 3 shows the results of PXRD for the raw materials AZA and Lys, as well as the supramolecular assembly prepared in Comparative Examples 1.
[0181] The following Table 6 shows the endothermic peaks in DSC for the raw materials AZA and Pro, as well as the supramolecular assemblies prepared in Examples 1-4.
[0182] Table 6.
[0183] As shown in Figure 1, the melting temperatures of AZA and L-Pro were 103℃ and 219℃, respectively. The supramolecular assembly A prepared using liquid assisted grinding with a molar ratio of 1: 1 in Example 1 showed a very significant endothermic peak only at 78℃ which obviously differed from AZA and Pro. This phenomenon demonstrated the formation of a homogeneous Supramolecular assembly In Example 1 (Supramolecular assembly I) . In contrast, the supramolecular assembly A with a molar ratio of 1: 1 prepared using the cooling crystallization method in Example 2 showed a weak endothermic peak at 75℃, and also showed an endothermic peak corresponding to AZA at 103℃. This suggests that liquid assisted grinding is more suitable for the formation of cocrystals between AZA and Pro compared to cooling crystallization.
[0184] In addition, supramolecular assembly B prepared using liquid assisted grinding with a molar ratio of 2: 1 in Example 3 showed the presence of endothermic peaks, out of which the first endothermic peak is significant, representing the melting point of the cocrystal (77℃) , while the second endothermic peak is weak, corresponding to the interaction between AZA and Pro (95℃) . This indicated that the cocrystal formation in Example 3 (Supramolecular assembly II) is relatively sufficient. Moreover, supramolecular assembly C prepared using liquid assisted grinding with a molar ratio of 1: 2 in Example 4 also showed two endothermic peaks. The first endothermic peak (86℃) is weak with the second endothermic peak corresponding to the melting point of AZA (103℃) . This indicated that the cocrystal formation in Example 4 (Supramolecular assembly III) is not sufficient.
[0185] The following Table 7 shows the PXRD data for the raw materials AZA and Pro, as well as the cocrystals from Example 1, Example 3, and Example 4.
[0186] Table 7.
[0187] As can be seen from Figure 2 and Table 7, the Supramolecular assembly I obtained in Example 1 has characteristic peaks that are significantly different from AZA and Pro at least at 2θ of 5.7°, 20.3°, and 21.8°, indicating the formation of cocrystal. The Supramolecular assembly II and Supramolecular assembly III in Examples 3 and 4 both have characteristic peaks that are significantly different from AZA and Pro at least at 2θ of 5.5° and 21.7°, indicating the formation of cocrystals.
[0188] On the other hand, as shown in Figure 3, the AZA-Lys supramolecule, prepared under the same conditions as in Example 1 except for using lysine to replace proline, did not show clear diffraction peaks, indicating that AZA and Lys fails to form a cocrystal.
[0189] Moreover, the results of elemental analysis indicate that the measured contents of carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen in the supramolecule assemblies prepared in Examples 1-4 and Comparative Example 1 are close to the theoretical values thereof, indicating the successful preparations of supramolecule assemblies with different molar ratios.
[0190] 2. Solubility Test
[0191] The solubility test was performed by using shake flask method and ultra performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS) . Specifically, an excess amount of the samples equivalent to 30 mg AZA were dispersed separately in tubes with 1.5 ml of distilled water. The dispersions were incubated in water bath kettle with continuous sonication for 30 min. Then the dispersions were centrifuged at 6000 rpm for 50 min. Further, the concentration of AZA in the supernatants of AZA raw material and the supramolecule assembly from Example 1 was evaluated by UPLC-MS.
[0192] UPLC-MS assay was conducted using Waters UPLC / MS (Waters ACQUITY I class-TQS micro MS detector) and C18 reverse phase column (Phenomenex Prodigy ODS-3 column; 5 μm, 150×4.6 mm i. d. ) . Mobile phase composition was acetonitrile and formic acid aqueous solution. Gradient flow rate of the mobile phase was set at 0.6 mL / min. Column temperature, sample injection volume and detection m / z was set at 40℃, 5 μl and 187>125 (negative) , respectively. The calibration curve of AZA was linear (r2 >= 0.995) within 0.2-20 μg / mL concentration range.
[0193] As shown in Table 8 below, AZA solubility in distilled water increased approximately 1.19 times, from 2352 ppm of raw AZA to 2795 ppm of the supramolecular assembly.
[0194] Table 8. Solubility in water
[0195] 3. Formulations
[0196] The Examples 5 and Comparative Examples 2-3 were prepared according to the formulations as shown in Table 9.
[0197] Table 9. Formulation of Example 5 and Comparative Examples 2-3
[0198] As a result, the formulations of Comparative Example 2 and Comparative Example 3 both suffered from the problem of AZA not being able to dissolve completely, whereas this problem did not observed in Example 5.
[0199] It can be seen that supramolecular assemblies obtained in the present disclosure enable the preparation of water-based cosmetics with a higher AZA content.
[0200] Although the present disclosure and its advantages have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations can be made herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims. Moreover, the scope of the present application is not intended to be limited to the particular embodiments of the process, machine, manufacture, composition of matter, means, methods and steps described in the specification. As one of ordinary skill in the art will readily appreciate from the disclosure, processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps, presently existing or later to be developed that perform substantially the same function or achieve substantially the same result as the corresponding embodiments described herein may be utilized according to the present disclosure. Accordingly, the appended claims are intended to include within their scope such processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps.
Claims
1.A supramolecular assembly formed from azelaic acid and at least one heterocyclic amino acid represented by the following general formula (I) : wherein R1 and R2 independently represent hydrogen or a hydroxyl group, and at least one of R1 and R2 represents hydrogen; andwherein the assembly has a powder X-ray diffraction pattern comprising peaks at the following 2θ: 5.7°±0.2°, 21.8°±0.2°.2.The supramolecular assembly according to claim 1, wherein the powder X-ray diffraction pattern further comprises at least two, preferably at least four, of the characteristic peaks at the 2θ of 8.5°±0.2°, 9.4°±0.2°, 16.7°±0.2°, 17.6°±0.2°, 18.5°±0.2°, 19.4°±0.2°, 20.3°±0.2°, 21.1°±0.2°, 23.0°±0.2°, 23.6°±0.2°, 27.3°±0.2° and 28.3°±0.2°.3.The supramolecular assembly according to claim 1, wherein the powder X-ray diffraction pattern further comprises at least two, preferably at least four, of the characteristic peaks at the 2θ of 16.6°±0.2°, 17.5°±0.2°, 19.3°±0.2° and 22.9°±0.2°.4.The supramolecular assembly according to claim 1, wherein the powder X-ray diffraction pattern further comprises at least two, preferably at least four, of the characteristic peaks at the 2θ of 8.3°±0.2°, 9.3°±0.2°, 16.5°±0.2°, 17.4°±0.2°, 18.0°±0.2°, 18.4°±0.2°, 19.0°±0.2°, 22.8°±0.2°, 23.4°±0.2°, 27.1°±0.2° and 28.1°±0.2°.5.The supramolecular assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the heterocyclic amino acid is proline or hydroxyproline, preferably proline.6.The supramolecular assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the azelaic acid and the proline is in a molar ratio of 1: 5 to 5: 1, preferably 1: 2 to 2: 1, more preferably 1: 1 to 2: 1.7.The supramolecular assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the assembly shows one endothermic peak at a temperature between 76℃ and 86℃ in its DSC profile.8.The supramolecular assembly according to claim 7, wherein the assembly further shows one endothermic peak at a temperature between 94℃ and 103℃ in its DSC profile.9.A method for preparing a supramolecular assembly from azelaic acid and a heterocyclic amino acid, comprising the steps of1) mixing azelaic acid with at least one heterocyclic amino acid represented by the following general formula (I) in a molar ratio of 1: 2 to 2: 1, preferably 1: 1 to 2: 1, more preferably 1: 1, to obtain a mixture;wherein R1 and R2 independently represent hydrogen or a hydroxyl group, and at least one of R1 and R2 represents hydrogen; and2) subjecting the mixture to liquid assisted grinding or cooling crystallization to obtain the supramolecular assembly.10.The method according to claim 9, wherein the liquid assisted grinding is carried out using a lower saturated alkyl alcohol as the grinding liquid, with a ratio of the volume of the lower saturated alkyl alcohol to the mass of the mixture being 0.1-0.5 ml / g.11.The method according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the lower saturated alkyl alcohol is ethanol.12.The method according to any one of claims 9-11, wherein the heterocyclic amino acid is proline or hydroxyproline, preferably proline.13.A cosmetic composition comprising the supramolecular assembly according to any one of claims 1-8.14.The cosmetic composition according to claim 13, wherein the composition further comprises at least one active ingredients selected from the group consisting of humectants, antioxidants, UV filters, anti-inflammatory agents, preservatives, vitamins, skin conditioning agents, stabilizers and mixtures thereof.
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