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Process for preparing quaternary ammonium salts

US4675180A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 1986
Grant dateJun 23, 1987
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K8/416
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is long-chain alkyl, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each lower alkyl and X.crclbar. is an anion, are prepared by quaternizing amines of the formula R.sub.1 R.sub.2 R.sub.3 N with ethylene oxide in the presence of acid. This gives the quaternary compounds in virtually quantitative yield. The compounds are particularly suitable for use in hair cosmetics.

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