Imidazoline and its derivatives: an overview.
Imidazoline derivatives, a class of novel cationic surfactants are presently gaining importance in global detergent market due to their wide range of applications. These are extensively used mainly as fabric softeners and antistatic agents. The present communication reviews the preparation, reaction scheme, reaction rates and properties of imidazoline derivatives. The analysis of imidazoline derivatives, its mode of action, their biodegradation and various applications have also been discussed.
Tyagi
Rashmi
R
Department of Chemical Engineering, Jaypee Institite of Engineering and Technology, Guna, India.
Tyagi
V K
VK
Pandey
S K
SK
D000588:Amines / Q000737:chemistry; D002412:Cations / Q000737:chemistry; D048288:Imidazolines / Q000032:analysis / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000378:metabolism; D012995:Solubility; D013499:Surface Properties; D013501:Surface-Active Agents / Q000737:chemistry
D000588:Amines; D002412:Cations; D048288:Imidazolines; D013501:Surface-Active Agents