Biodegradable quaternary ammonium compound

Abstract

Substantive, biodegradable, antimicrobial—diamidoquats of Formula I, comprising a quaternary ammonium center and amide functionality and having conditioning properties along with good antimicrobial efficacy wherein, R and R1 are selected from C6 to C24. Home care, fabric care composition comprising novel compounds are effective even at lower dosage compared to other traditional conditioning compounds. wherein, R and R1 may or may not be same and are selected from C6 to C24 straight or branched chain alkyl or alkenyl residue.

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