Synthesis of Novel Diammonium Gemini Surfactants

Selective synthesis of linear and gemini quaternary ammonium surfactants was accomplished by reacting the corresponding alkyl alcohols with 2-chloro-N,N-dimethylethylamine under basic conditions. The amines were quaternized with methyl chloride or methyl iodide.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Per H.J. Carlsen, Liv Ljones, Anita Rike, Øystein Rist
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2001-11-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/6/12/979/