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Synthesis and Surface Properties of Succinic Acid End‐Capped Alkyl‐Polyxylosides
Author(s) -
Renault Benjamin,
Portella Charles,
Marinkovic Sinisa,
Estrine Boris
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of surfactants and detergents
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.349
H-Index - 48
eISSN - 1558-9293
pISSN - 1097-3958
DOI - 10.1007/s11743-011-1298-8
Subject(s) - chemistry , alkyl , succinic anhydride , succinic acid , pulmonary surfactant , biodegradation , organic chemistry , solvent , substitution (logic) , biochemistry , computer science , programming language
Synthesis and surfactant properties and biodegradation of succinylated alkyl polyxylosides is described for the first time. The esterification of succinic anhydride with alkyl polyxylosides was achieved without solvent and the substitution degree controlled over a certain range. The surfactant properties were studied as a function of substitution degree. Their biodegradation was studied following OECD guidelines. The results have confirmed that the new synthetic approach described in this paper is a potentially economical and efficient method for the preparation of a new range of environmental friendly surfactants.