摘要 |
Disclosed is a quaternary ammonium anti-agglomerant composition of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification. Also disclosed is a method of using the compositions to inhibit the formation of gas hydrate particles in a fluid comprising water, gas, and optionally liquid hydrocarbon comprising adding to the fluid an effective anti-agglomerant amount of a compound of formula (I). Examples of a compound of formula (I) are: N-butyl-N-(3-(cocoamino)-3-oxopropyl)butan-1-aminium acetate N,N-dibutyl-N-(3-(cocoamino)-3 -oxopropyl)hexan-1-aminium bromide |