Polyfluoroalkylthiomethyl compounds, processes for their preparation and use thereof

Abstract

A polyfluoroalkylthiomethyl compound of the formula: R.sub.f (CH.sub.2).sub.m --S--CH.sub.2 --A in which R.sub.f is a straight-chain or branched perfluoroalkyl radical containing from 2 to 16 carbon atoms, m is an integer from 1 to 4, and A is a hydroxyl group, a chlorine or bromine atom, an ammonium group derived from a secondary or tertiary amine, a phosphonium group, or an ionic or nonionic group --Q--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Z, in which Q is an oxygen or sulphur atom, n the number 0, 1 or 2, and Z an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, aryl or alkylaryl radical. The invention also comprises the method of making such compound and the use thereof as a surface-active agent.

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