Quaternary ammonium compounds, their preparation and their use as disinfecting agents

Abstract

Abstract Quaternary ammonium compounds of the formula <IMAGE> in which R<1> and R<2> are identical or different and represent an alkyl radical having 8 to 12 C atoms; R<3> is an alkyl radical having 1 to 4 C atoms, and A<-> is an anion of a carboxylic acid from the group comprising acetic acid, propionic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, tartronic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, maleic acid and fumaric acid; furthermore x is an integer or fraction in the range from 1 to 2, and a process for their preparation are described. The compounds are suitable as disinfectants, in particular for those baths which are in contact with metallic items.

Inventors

• 👤 Manfred Dr. Hofinger
• 👤 Adolf Dr. May
• 👤 Hans-Walter Dr. Bücking
• 👤 Karl-Heinz Prof.Dr. Wallhäusser

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