DIMERIC QUATERNARY PYRIDINIUM SALTS POSSESSING BIOCIDAL ACTIVITY

摘要

The present invention relates to dimeric quaternary pyridinium salts of general formula (I): wherein R is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenylene or alkyne group having from 8 to 18 carbon atoms; Z is a spacer having a bivalent structure represented by a formula selected from the following list, connected directly to the position 3 or 4 of pyridine ring: X is a halogen atom of chlorine or bromine or iodine; possessing biocidal activity, and, in particular, applicable as an antiseptic and disinfectant active compounds. Methods and processes for preparation of compounds of formula (I) are described herein.