Abstract: Among other things, the present invention encompasses methods of synthesizing salicylaldehyde derivatives comprising the steps of: a) providing salicylaldehyde or a derivative thereof, b) forming an anhydro dimer of the provided salicylaldehyde compound, c) performing one or more chemical transformations on the anhydro dimer and d) hydrolyzing the anhydro dimer to provide a salicylaldehyde derivative different from that provided in step (a).

Abstract: Biodegradable cationic block copolymers are disclosed, comprising a hydrophilic block comprising first repeat units derived from a first cyclic carbonyl monomer by ring-opening polymerization, wherein more than 0% of the first repeat units comprise a side chain moiety comprising a quaternary amine group; a hydrophobic block comprising second repeat units derived from a second cyclic carbonyl monomer by ring-opening polymerization; an optional endcap group; and a chain fragment derived from an initiator for the ring opening polymerization. The cationic block copolymers form aqueous micelle mixtures suitable for antimicrobial applications.

Abstract: Aminoalkyl vinyl ethers comprising alkylenimine units and of the formula H2C?CH—O—X—NH—[Al—]n—H??(I), in which [Al—]n is a linear or branched oligoalkylenimine chain having n alkylenimine units, n is a number of at least 1 and X is a straight-chain or branched C2- to C6-alkylene group, and salts of the monomers I with mineral acids or organic acids and quaternization products of the monomers I with alkyl halides or dialkyl sulfates, processes for the preparation of the compounds of the formula I by addition reaction of alkylenimines with amino-C2- to C6-alkyl vinyl ethers and use of the aminoalkyl vinyl ethers comprising alkylenimine units and of the formula I as monomers for the preparation of polymers for use in the paper industry, as antimicrobial coating materials, in detergents and for the treatment of metal surfaces.

Abstract: Disclosed are cationic lipid compounds and compositions of lipid aggregates for delivery of macromolecules and other compounds into cells. The compounds can be used alone or in combination with other compounds to prepare liposomes and other lipid aggregates suitable for transfection or delivery of compounds to target cells, either in vitro or in vivo. The compounds are preferably polycationic and preferably form highly stable complexes with various anionic macromolecules, particularly polyanions such as nucleic acids. These compounds have the property, when dispersed in water, of forming lipid aggregates which associate strongly, via their cationic portion, with polyanions. Also disclosed are intermediates for preparing the compound and compositions of the invention and methods of using the compounds to introduce other compounds into cells.

Abstract: A fatty acid salt of an alkyl quaternary ammonium is used as a novel surfactant which is a cationic surfactant having high detergency and low foaming property.

Abstract: Novel compounds generally referred to herein as cationic oligomeric phenylene ethynylenes (OPEs), methods of synthesizing OPEs and various uses for the OPEs are described. The compounds can be synthesized in both symmetrical (S-OPE) and non-symmetrical (N-OPE) forms. Suitable uses include sensor and biocidal applications. Reusable structures incorporating the OPEs that are able to capture and release biological species of interest are also described.

Abstract: This invention relates to a Salen type ligand including three or more quaternary ammonium salts of nitrate anions, to a trivalent metal complex compound prepared from this ligand and a method of preparing the same, to a method of preparing polycarbonate by copolymerizing an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide using the complex compound as a catalyst, and to a method of separating and collecting the catalyst from the copolymer after copolymerization. This catalyst used to copolymerize an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide can be more simply prepared, and has lower catalyst preparation and recovery costs, and higher activity, compared to conventional catalysts.

Abstract: A fatty acid salt of an alkyl quaternary ammonium is used as a novel surfactant which is a cationic surfactant having high detergency and low foaming property.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds capable of facilitating transport of biologically active agents or substances into cells having the general structure: wherein Q is selected from the group consisting of N, O and S; L is any bivalent organic radical capable of linking each Q, such as C, CH, (CH2)l, or {(CH2)i-Y—(CH2)j}k, wherein Y is selected from the group consisting of CH2, an ether, a polyether, an amide, a polyamide, an ester, a sulfide, a urea, a thiourea, a guanidyl, a carbamoyl, a carbonate, a phosphate, a sulfate, a sulfoxide, an imine, a carbonyl, and a secondary amino group and wherein Y is optionally substituted by —X1-L?-X2-Z or -Z; R1-R6, independently of one another, are selected from the group consisting of H, —(CH2)p-D-Z, an alkyl, an alkenyl, an aryl, and an alkyl or alkyl ether optionally substituted by one or more of an alcohol, an aminoalcohol, an amine, an amide, an ether, a polyether, a polyamide, an ester, a mercaptan, an alkylthio, a urea, a thiourea, a guanidyl, or a carbamoyl group, and w

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds capable of facilitating transport of biologically active agents or substances into cells having the general structure: wherein Q is selected from the group consisting of N, O and S; L is any bivalent organic radical capable of linking each Q, such as C, CH, (CH2)l, or {(CH2)i—Y—(CH2)j}k, wherein Y is selected from the group consisting of CH2, an ether, a polyether, an amide, a polyamide, an ester, a sulfide, a urea, a thiourea, a guanidyl, a carbamoyl, a carbonate, a phosphate, a sulfate, a sulfoxide, an imine, a carbonyl, and a secondary amino group and wherein Y is optionally substituted by —X1—L?—X2—Z or —Z; R1—R6, independently of one another, are selected from the group consisting of H, —(CH2)p-D-Z, an alkyl, an alkenyl, an aryl, and an alkyl or alkyl ether optionally substituted by one or more of an alcohol, an aminoalcohol, an amine, an amide, an ether, a polyether, a polyamide, an ester, a mercaptan, an alkylthio, a urea, a thiourea, a guanidyl, or a carbamoyl group, and w

Abstract: Amphiphilic oligo(p-phenylene vinylene) compounds and methods of use en route to self-assembled composites and device fabrication.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel quaternary amino-functional chalcone derivatives and analogues exhibiting interesting antibacterial activity. The compounds have the general formula (Y1)m—Ar1(X1)—C(=O)VAr2(X2)?(Y2)p (I), wherein V designates —CH2—CH2—, —CH?CH— or —C?C—; Ar1 and Ar2 independently are aryl and heteroaryl; m=0, 1, 2, p=0, 1, 2, m+p>0; each Y1 and Y2 independently is -Z—N+(R1)(R2)R4 Q? (A); —NR3-Z—N+(R1)(R2)R4 Q? (B), or —O-Z—N+(R1)(R2)R4 Q? (C), R1, R2, R3, R4, X1, X2 are substituents, and Q? is an anion. The present invention also relates to the compounds for use as pharmaceutically active agents, in particular against bacterial infections (such as Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, including antibiotic-sensitive or resistant strains), and in the medical treatment of bacterial infections in mammals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of polymeric compounds having specific quaternized amine based upon a dimer acid reacted with an dimethyl amino propyl amine to make an amido amine, which is subsequently reacted to make a polymeric quaternary compound. Dimer acid is a C-36 diacid having a cyclic structure and two amine groups that allow for the synthesis of a high molecular weight cationic compound which is extremely substantitive to human skin and are well tolerated by human tissue making them suitable for use preparation of barrier products for personal care applications.

Abstract: Two-photon or multi-photon chromophores having a conjugated pi-electron system with donating groups at each end of the pi-electron system providing charge-transfer properties, and having quaternary amine groups that can enhance the solubility of the chromophore in water. In a particular embodiment, the chromophore is based on a distyrylbenzene core, with donor or acceptor groups attached to the central benzene ring.

Abstract: Monomer compounds comprising several cationic groups are provided. The invention also relates to a process for making these monomer compounds. The process is highly selective and prevents unwanted reactions leading to undesired structures. The invention relates also to polymers, including copolymers, comprising units deriving from said monomer compounds. The monomer compounds comprise several cationic groups, e.g.

Abstract: A multivalent cationic lipid having a positively-charged head group including two quaternary amine groups and a hydrophobic portion including four hydrocarbon chains, which may be the same or different and which are optionally substituted alkyl and alkenyl groups, two alkyl chains attached to each of the two quaternary amine groups can be used for the introduction of polyanionic materials such a nucleic acid polymers into cells. Specific cationic lipids are N,N,N′,N′-tetraoleyl-N-N′-dimethyl-1,3-propanediammonium chloride and N,N,N′,N′-tetraoleyl-N-N′-dimethyl-1,6-hexanediammonium chloride.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a series of derivatives of novel ether diamine compounds prepared by the cynobutylation reaction of an alcohol having 3 to 22 carbon atoms with 2-pentenenitrile to form a branched alkyl ether nitrile. The etheraminonitriles formed by the process are hydrogenated to form alkylether amines. The resulting product can be reacted with 2-pentenenitrile and or acrylonitrile and in subsequent step, hydrogenated to yield a diamine. Specifically, the present invention deals with two types of tertiary amines one made by the reaction of novel ether diamines compounds with ethylene oxide, propylene oxide or butylene oxide or mixtures thereof, producing alkoxylated tertiary amines and the other made by the reaction of novel ether amine compounds with formaldehyde and hydrogen producing methylated tertiary amines. The invention also disclosed novel amine oxides, and quaternary compounds made from said tertiary amines.

Abstract: The preparation and use of quarternized bis hydroxy alkyl amines by the reaction of a tertiary amine and an alkylene oxide in a strong acid system are disclosed. Cationic polyurethane compositions containing pendent hydroxy alkyl groups and methods for their preparation are also disclosed.

Abstract: A quaternary ammonium cholinergic agent is complexed with a multivalent anion, or with multiple monovalent anions. The complex may be administered orally to a patient to treat pain, or for some other purpose. Numerous modifications are contemplated, including modifications to the ring structure of the compound, substitution and functionalization of the ring. Other contemplated modifications include the use of different anions, including various monovalent and polyvalent anions, and both organic and inorganic anions. The compounds have utility as cholinergic agents, and especially in the treatment of mysasthenia gravis, chest pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Abstract: An optically-active or chiral compound is described which comprises(A) at least one quaternary nitrogen or phosphorus cation provided that if the cation is a quaternary nitrogen cation containing a hydroxyalkyl group, the hydroxyalkyl group is free of chlorine, and(B) at least one optically-active anion.In one embodiment, the optically-active anion is an optically-active carboxylic acid anion. The process for preparing such optically-active compounds also is described and such compounds may be prepared by reacting(A) at least one quaternary nitrogen or phosphorus salt with(B) at least one optically-active reactant capable of reacting with the salt provided that if the salt is a quaternary nitrogen salt containing a hydroxyalkyl group, the hydroxyalkyl group is free of chlorine.

Abstract: Amine salts of sulfur-containing alkylated phenols or alkylated naphthols, have been found to be effective multifunctional antioxidant and antiwear additives for lubricants.

Abstract: Aqueous aldehyde solutions for trapping hydrogen sulfide comprising 5 to 50% by weight of an aldehyde and 1 to 5% by weight, relative to the aldehyde solution of a formulation comprising10 to 80% by weight of an ester of oxalkylated alkylalkylenediamines, which may be quaternized and 20 to 90% by weight of water or of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alcohol.

Abstract: Compounds and methods are disclosed for reversibly aggregating particles suspended in a liquid medium. The method comprises combining the liquid medium containing the particles with a polyionic polymer capable of aggregating the particles under conditions suitable for such aggregation. Thereafter, the particles are contacted with a chemical reagent capable of cleaving the polyionic polymer under conditions sufficient to reverse the aggregation. Optionally, magnetic particles are added to the liquid medium in the present method under conditions for non-specific binding and the medium including the aggregates is subjected to a magnetic field gradient to separate the aggregates from the medium. The compounds of the present invention are polyions. The aggregation of the particles is reversible upon contact with chemical agents which cleave at least some of the bonds within the polyionic polymer.

Abstract: A non-gelled amine-epoxide reaction product and acid addition salts thereof where the product is obtained by co-reacting;a) a secondary amine NHR.sup.1 R.sup.2, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 the same or different are C.sub.2 or C.sub.3 hydroxyalkyl groups,b) a polyepoxide,c) optionally a polyoxyalkylene polyamine,d) a product of the reaction between an epoxide with at least two epoxy groups and which contains less than 40% by weight of aromatic groups, and an amine of formula (1):NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 (CH.sub.2)n NH.sub.2 (1)in which n is from 2 to 6, and where R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, the same or different are methyl or ethyl, and optionally,e) a monoepoxidethe components of product (D) being chosen so that the non-gelled amine epxoide reaction product is a liquid at temperature above -5.degree. C.

Abstract: Quaternized condensation products useful as aftertreating agents for fixing reactive dyeings and prints on textile materials which contain cellulose fibers are formed fromA) a precondensate of one or more trialkanolamines I ##STR1## (R.sup.1 -R.sup.3 =C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -1,2-alkylene), B) a) a carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof IIa ##STR2## [n=0, 1; R.sup.4, R.sup.5 =OH (except if n=0), C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkoxy (possibly joined together to form a 5- or 6-membered ring if n=0), Cl, Br; R.sup.6 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.50 -alkylene (possibly interrupted by one or more nonadjacent oxygen atoms)],b) a carboxamide IIb ##STR3## [m, n, r=0, 1; R.sup.7 =H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl; R.sup.8 =H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.25 -alkenyl, Ph (possibly substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, F, Cl, Br)],c) an epihalohydrin IIc, ##STR4## d) a monofunctional compound IIdR.sup.9 --Y IId[R.sup.9 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.25 -alkenyl, Ph (possibly substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Fatty acid esters of oxalkylated alkylalkylenediamines, which may be quaternized:Esters of oxalkylated alkylalkylenediamines, which may be quaternized, of the formula ##STR1## where the individual symbols have the meaning given in the description, process for their production and their use as corrosion inhibitors, particularly in crude oil recovery plants and crude oil treatment plants.

Abstract: Novel quaternary ammonium salts of general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein: R is a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched alkyl radical of C.sub.1 to C.sub.8.R' is a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched alkyl radical of C.sub.1 to C.sub.12, or a benzyl radical.n is a number equal to 2 or 3.X.sup..theta. is a halogenide anion, such as Cl.sup..theta., Br.sup..theta., I.sup..theta., are used as phase transfer catalysts, in heterogeneous ionic reactions wherein the reagents are in different phase and have different polarity.

Abstract: A process for the removal or reduction of residual trimethyl amine odor resulting from the quaternization of a halogen containing precursor with trimethyl amine. Odor reduction is achieved by reacting the residual trimethyl amine with at least an equivalent amount of methyl chloride at a temperature of at least 50.degree. C. for a period of time to convert substantially all of the trimethyl amine to tetramethyl ammonium chloride.

Abstract: Novel capped polymeric quaternary ammonium compositions formed by reacting ionene type polymers with tertiary amines are useful as microbicides, corrosion inhibitors, debonding agents, flocculants, softeners, and demulsifiers.

Abstract: The specification discloses a method for preparing quaternary ammonium salts by reacting a tertiary amine salt with a 2-oxazoline or 2-oxazine compound.

Abstract: The distyrylbiphenyls of the formula ##STR1## in which X and X' independently of one another are a direct bond, oxygen, sulfur, --O--C.sub.1-3 -alkylene-CON(R.sub.4)--CON(R.sub.4)--, --O--C.sub.1-3 alkylene-COO--, OCO or --COO--, with the proviso that if n+n'=O, X and X' may not be --CON(R.sub.4)-- or O--C.sub.1-3 -alkylene-CON(R.sub.4)--, and if n+n'=2 and X and X' are --CON(R.sub.4)-- or --COO--, A.sup..crclbar. may not be a phosphite or phosphonate anion, and Y and Y' independently of one another are C.sub.1-20 -alkyene, R.sub.1 and R.sub.1 ' independently of one another are unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1-8 -alkyl or C.sub.3-4 -alkenyl, R.sub.1 together with R.sub.2, or R.sub.1 ' together with R.sub.2 ', is a heterocyclic ring, R.sub.2 and R.sub.2 ' independently of one another are unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1-8 -alkyl or C.sub.3-4 -alkenyl, or R.sub.2 together with R.sub.1, or R.sub.2 ' together with R.sub.1 ', is a heterocyclic ring, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, or R.sub.1 ' and R.sub.

Abstract: Novel quaternary alkoxyalkylammonium compounds of the formula 1 ##STR1## in which R denotes C.sub.8 -C.sub.20 --, preferably C.sub.12 -C.sub.18 --, alkyl or C.sub.8 -C.sub.20 --, preferably C.sub.12 -C.sub.18 --, alkenyl, R.sub.1, R'.sub.1 and R".sub.1, which can be identical or different, denote methyl, ethyl or benzyl and at least one of the radicals R.sub.1, R'.sub.1 and R".sub.1 denotes a group of the formula --(C.sub.S H.sub.2S O).sub.x H,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which can be identical or different, denote methyl, ethyl or benzyl,a denotes 0 or 1, b denotes 0 or 1, of which either a or b has to be=1, m denotes 0 or 1, n denotes 2 or 3, p denotes 1, 2 or 3, S denotes 2 or 3, x denotes 1, 2, 3 or 4, and A denotes a halide, methosulfate, ethosulfate or methophosphate ion. These compounds are used as retarders and leveling agents in the dyeing of polyacrylonitrile and acid-modified polyester fibers.

Abstract: Quaternary ammonium salts exhibiting strong antimicrobial activity are disclosed along with the method of using them as antimicrobial agents. The salts having the formulas I or II: ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.1-20 alkyl, C.sub.5-7 cycloalkyl or an aralkyl group, R.sup.

Abstract: Process for treating a clayey geological formation to prevent, inhibit or reduce swelling or migrating of clay particles in a formation by treating the formation with an effective amount of a quaternized oligomer which is the reaction product of a polyamine having a primary amino group and a tertiary amino group with a difunctional reactant to form a precondensate monomer which is then chain extended and quaternized by reaction with a dihalogenated hydrocarbon ether.A preferred oligomer is a product of:(I) about 1.0 mole of a precondensate which is the reaction product of(A) from about 2.0 to about 3.0 mole of a polyamine having a primary amino group and a tertiary amino group, the polyamine having a non-cyclic backbone containing between 1 and 6 carbon atoms, with(B) about 1.0 mole of a difunctional reactant which is a diester of a mixture of dicarboxylic acids such as adipic, glutaric and succinic acid, with(II) from about 1.0 to about 1.2 mole of a chain extender such as dichloroethylether.

Abstract: Quaternary crosslinked products obtained by reacting triethanolamine condensates of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of from 1 to 3, with xylylene dichloride and their use as demulsifiers for oil-water emulsions, as lubricants and as auxiliaries in the paper industry.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of quaternary ammonium compounds by reacting a tertiary amine with a vicinal halohydrin having at least 6 carbon atoms, and quaternary ammonium compounds prepared thereby.

Abstract: The distyrylbiphenyls of the formula ##STR1## in which X and X' independently of one another are a direct bond, oxygen, sulfur, --O--C.sub.1-3 -alkylene-CON(R.sub.4)----CON(R.sub.4)--, --O--C.sub.1-3 -alkylene-COO--, OCO or --COO--, with the proviso that if n+n'=O, X and Y' may not be --CON(R.sub.4)-- or O--C.sub.1-3 -alkylene-CON(R.sub.4)--, and if n+n'=2 and X and X' are --CON(R.sub.4)-- or --COO--, A.sup..crclbar. may not be a phosphite or phosphonate anion, and Y and Y' independently of one another are C.sub.1-20 -alkylene, R.sub.1 and R.sub.1 ' independently of one another are unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1-8 -alkyl or C.sub.3-4 -alkenyl, or R.sub.1 together with R.sub.2, or R.sub.1 ' together with R.sub.2 ', is a heterocyclic ring, R.sub.2 and R.sub.2 ' independently of one another are unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1-8 -alkyl or C.sub.3-4 -alkenyl, or R.sub.2 together with R.sub.1, or R.sub.2 ' together with R.sub.1 ', is a heterocyclic ring, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, or R.sub.1 ' and R.sub.

Abstract: Thus, the invention relates to compounds of the formula I ##STR1## where R is aromatic, preferably phenylene, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 denote C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, preferably C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkyl, R.sub.3 denotes methyl or ethyl, x and z together denote a number from 2 to 360, preferably from 2 to 140, y denotes a number from 15 to 70, preferably 25 to 60, n denotes a number from 1 to 10 and A.sup.- denotes an anion, preferably chloride or bromide, a process for their preparation and their use as demulsifiers for demulsifying crude oil emulsions and as corrosion inhibitors in equipment for lifting and processing natural gas and crude oil.

Abstract: Fluorinated compounds of the formula ##STR1## are disclosed. The cationic amine compounds are useful as surfactants.

Abstract: Cationic surface active agents in which nitrogen atoms are attached to both ends of a long-chain alkylene group or polyoxyalkylene group having at least 6-24 carbon atoms in the molecule, at least one of said nitrogen atoms constituting a quaternary ammonium structure, have also at least one hydroxyphenethyl group bonded to at least one of the two nitrogen atoms. These cationic surface active agents can serve as an accelerator which catalytically promotes changes in a chemical and/or physical change process involving a hydrolyzing, deacidizing or extracting operation using an aqueous solution of an alkaline metal hydroxide or an alkaline earth metal hydroxide.

Abstract: A composition represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein x is an integer of from 2-12; y is an integer or fractional integer of from 1-20; Q is chosen from the group consisting of:(a) chloro, bromo, and iodo halogen radicals, and(b) a cationic nitrolgen radical represented by the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are aliphatic hydrocarbon radicals which contain from 1-30 carbon atoms and are further selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, alkaryl and cyclo aliphatic radicals, with the proviso that when any of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 exceed four carbon atoms, the other two hydrocarbon radicals are each chosen from the group consisting of ethyl and methyl hydrocarbon radicals; Z is a halogen anion chosen from the group consisting of chloride, bromide, and iodide with the further proviso that at least 50% of the radicals represented by Q are (b) radicals.

Abstract: The distyrylbiphenyls of the formula ##STR1## in which X and X' independently of one another are a direct bond, oxygen, sulfur, --O--C.sub.1--3 --alkylene--CON(R.sub.4)--, --CON(R.sub.4)--,--O--C.sub.1--3 --alkylene--COO--, OCO or --COO--, with the proviso that if n+n'=O, X and X' may not be --CON(R.sub.4)--or O--C.sub.1--3 --alkylene--CON(R.sub.4)--, and if n+n'=2 and X and X' are --CON(R.sub.4)--or --COO--, A.crclbar. may not be a phosphite or phosphonate anion, and Y and Y' independently of one another are C.sub.1--20 --alkylene, R.sub.1 and R.sub.1' independently of one another are unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1--8 --alkyl or C.sub.3--4 --alkenyl, or R.sub.1 together with R.sub.2, or R.sub.1' together with R.sub.2', is a heterocyclic ring, R.sub.2 and R.sub.2' independently of one another are unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1--8 --alkyl or C.sub.3--4 -- alkenyl, or R.sub.2 together with R.sub.1, or R.sub.2' together with R.sub.1', is a heterocyclic ring, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, or R.sub.1' and R.

Abstract: The distyrylbenzenes of the formula ##STR1## in which X and X' independently of one another are --COO-- or --CON(R.sub.4)-- in the o-position, a direct bond, oxygen, sulfur, --O--C.sub.1-3 --alkylene--CON(R.sub.4)--, --SO.sub.2 N(R.sub.4)--, --O--C.sub.1-3 -alkylene--COO-- or --OCO--, Y and Y' independently of one another are C.sub.1-20 -alkylene, R.sub.1 and R.sub.1 ' independently of one another are unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1-8 -alkyl or C.sub.3-4 -alkenyl, or R.sub.1 together with R.sub.2, or R.sub.1 ' together with R.sub.2 ', is a heterocyclic ring, R.sub.2 and R.sub.2 ' independently of one another are unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1-8 -alkyl or C.sub.3-4 -alkenyl, or R.sub.2 together with R.sub.1, or R.sub.2 ' together with R.sub.1 ', is a heterocyclic ring, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, or R.sub.1 ' and R.sub.2 ', together with R.sub.3 are a pyridine or picoline ring, R.sub.3 is hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1-4 -alkyl or C.sub.3-4 -alkenyl, or together with R.sub.1 and R.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to quaternaries of halogen derivatives of alkynoxymethyl amines and uses thereof. These may be summarized by the following formulae: ##STR1## where R and R' are substituted groups such as alkyl, aryl, etc.; R" is an alkyldene group; and X is halogen and A is an anion; and ##STR2## where R, R' and R" having the same meaning as in (1) and Z is a bridging group, preferably hydrocarbon such as alkylene, alkinylene, alkenylene, arylene, etc.

Abstract: This invention relates to quaternaries of alkynoxymethyl amines and uses thereof. These may be summarized by the following formulae: ##STR1## where R and R' are substituted groups such as alkyl, aryl, etc.; R'" is an acetylenic group; and X is an anion; and ##STR2## where R and R'" having the same meaning as in (1) and Z is a bridging group, preferably hydrocarbon such as alkylene, alkinylene, alkenylene, arylene, etc.