US 11,807,600 B2
Synthesis of novel ketone body analogs for use as a nutritional supplement
Samuel J. Rozzoni, Racine, WI (US); and Daryl R. Sauer, Trevor, WI (US)
Filed by Samuel J. Rozzoni, Racine, WI (US); and Daryl R. Sauer, Trevor, WI (US)
Filed on Nov. 12, 2021, as Appl. No. 17/525,663.
Prior Publication US 2023/0150913 A1, May 18, 2023
Int. Cl. C07C 69/18 (2006.01); A23L 33/10 (2016.01); C07C 69/21 (2006.01)
CPC C07C 69/18 (2013.01) [A23L 33/10 (2016.08); C07C 69/21 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
 
1. A compound having the formula:

OG Complex Work Unit Chemistry
wherein either R1 or R2 is hydrogen, and R1 or R2 cannot be hydrogen at the same time;
when R2 is hydrogen, R1 is a structural composition selected from the group consisting of:
Acetoacetyl (CH3COCH2CO—), β-Hydroxybutyryl (CH3CH(OH)CH2CO—), (R)-β-Hydroxybutyryl or (S)-β-Hydroxybutyryl; and
when R1 is hydrogen, R2 is a structural composition selected from a group consisting of: Acetoacetyl (CH3COCH2CO—), β-Hydroxybutyryl (CH3CH(OH)CH2CO), (R)-β-Hydroxybutyryl (CH3CH(OH)CH2CO—) or (S)-β-Hydroxybutyryl (CH3CH(OH)CH2CO—); and
any salt, ester, or polymer thereof.