Sulfoperoxycarboxylic acids, their preparation and methods of use as bleaching and antimicrobial agents
AssigneeEcolab USA Inc.
InventorsJunzhong Li, Richard Staub, David D. McSherry, Keith G. Lascotte, Steven J. Lange, Frank Everts
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Abstract
The present invention relates to novel sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid compounds, and methods for making and using them. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds of the invention are storage stable, water soluble and have low to no odor. Further, the compounds of the present invention can be formed from non-petroleum based renewable materials. The compounds of the present invention can be used as antimicrobials, and bleaching agents. The compounds of the present invention are also suitable for use as coupling agents.
Claims17
A compound according to Formula I:
- wherein:
- R1 is a substituted or unsubstituted Cm alkyl group;
- R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted Cn alkylene group;
- X is hydrogen, a cationic group, or an ester forming moiety;
- n is 1 to 10;
- m is 1 to 10;
- and
- m+n is less than or equal to 18, or salts or esters thereof.
An aqueous, antimicrobial bleaching composition comprising:
- one or more of the following compounds:
- or salts or esters thereof,
- (b) a C1 to C4 carboxylic acid;
- (c) a C5 to C11 carboxylic acid;
- and
- (d) an oxidizing agent.
A compound according to one of the following formulas:
- or salts or esters thereof.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.