Synthesis of fatty alcohol esters of alpha-hydroxy carboxylic acids, the use of the same as percutaneous permeation enhancers, and topical gels for the transdermal delivery of steroids
The present invention provides a novel approach for the preparation of fatty alcohol esters of α-hydroxy carboxylic acids. The present invention also provides a novel topical gel for the transdermal delivery of steroids using the fatty alcohol esters as permeation enhancers.