An isothiocyanate functional surfactant, wherein the protonated form of the surfactant includes the structure of formula (IA): ##STR00001##
wherein R.sub.1 includes the structure of formula (IIA), (IIIA), or (IVA), ##STR00002##
wherein X includes an integer ranging from approximately 0 to approximately 20, wherein R.sub.2 comprises a linear or branched aliphatic group containing approximately 8 to approximately 25 carbon atoms, and wherein R.sub.3 comprises an aliphatic or aromatic group containing approximately 1 to approximately 20 carbon atoms and at least one —N═C═S group.

An isothiocyanate functional surfactant, wherein the protonated form of the surfactant includes the structure of formula (IA): ##STR00001##
wherein R.sub.1 includes the structure of formula (IIA), (IIIA), or (IVA), ##STR00002##
wherein X includes an integer ranging from approximately 0 to approximately 20, wherein R.sub.2 comprises a linear or branched aliphatic group containing approximately 8 to approximately 25 carbon atoms, and wherein R.sub.3 comprises an aliphatic or aromatic group containing approximately 1 to approximately 20 carbon atoms and at least one —N═C═S group.

A method for treating phytophotodermatitis including the steps of applying an isothiocyanate functional surfactant to an area affected by phytophotodermatitis, wherein said isothiocyanate functional surfactant comprises at least one isothiocyanate functional group associated with an aliphatic and/or aromatic carbon atom of the isothiocyanate functional surfactant.

A method for treating phytophotodermatitis including the steps of applying an isothiocyanate functional surfactant to an area affected by phytophotodermatitis, wherein said isothiocyanate functional surfactant comprises at least one isothiocyanate functional group associated with an aliphatic and/or aromatic carbon atom of the isothiocyanate functional surfactant.

A method for treating phytophotodermatitis including the steps of applying an isothiocyanate functional surfactant to an area affected by phytophotodermatitis, wherein said isothiocyanate functional surfactant comprises at least one isothiocyanate functional group associated with an aliphatic and/or aromatic carbon atom of the isothiocyanate functional surfactant.

A method for treating phytophotodermatitis including the steps of applying an isothiocyanate functional surfactant to an area affected by phytophotodermatitis, wherein said isothiocyanate functional surfactant comprises at least one isothiocyanate functional group associated with an aliphatic and/or aromatic carbon atom of the isothiocyanate functional surfactant.

The present invention relates to a method of synthesising sulforaphane by reacting a compound of formula (A) with an oxidizing agent in an aqueous solvent and in the presence of a catalyst. The invention further provides a method of synthesising a stabilised complex of sulforaphane and cyclodextrin by mixing the sulforaphane prepared by the methodology defined herein with cyclodextrin in an aqueous solvent.

The present invention relates to a method of synthesising sulforaphane by reacting a compound of formula (A) with an oxidizing agent in an aqueous solvent and in the presence of a catalyst. The invention further provides a method of synthesising a stabilised complex of sulforaphane and cyclodextrin by mixing the sulforaphane prepared by the methodology defined herein with cyclodextrin in an aqueous solvent.

An isothiocyanate functional surfactant, wherein the protonated form of said surfactant is represented by the following chemical structure:

##STR00001##

wherein X includes an integer ranging from approximately 1 to approximately 25, and wherein Y includes an integer ranging from approximately 6 to approximately 25.

An isothiocyanate functional surfactant, wherein the protonated form of said surfactant is represented by the following chemical structure:

##STR00001##

wherein X includes an integer ranging from approximately 1 to approximately 25, and wherein Y includes an integer ranging from approximately 6 to approximately 25.