Sulfoperoxycarboxylic acids, their preparation and methods of use as bleaching and antimicrobial agents
AssigneeEcolab USA Inc.
InventorsJunzhong Li, Richard K. 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.
Claims6
A compound according to Formula I:
- wherein:
- R1 is a sulfonate substituted —C1 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;
- or salts or esters thereof.
A composition comprising a compound according to Formula I:
- wherein:
- R1 is a sulfonate substituted —C1 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;
- or salts, esters, or mixtures thereof.
An aqueous, antimicrobial bleaching composition comprising:
- a compound according to Formula I:
- wherein:
- R1 is a sulfonate substituted —C1 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;
- or salts or esters thereof,
- (b) C1 to C4 carboxylic acid;
- (c) a C5 to C11 carboxylic acid;
- and
- (d) an oxidizing agent, wherein the pH of the composition is about 7 to about 14.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.