PROCESS FOR PREPARING DIHYDROXYTRIALKYLAMMONIUM HALIDES AND PRODUCTS THEREOF

摘要

Compositions and methods for making compositions including a quaternary trialkylammonium halide compound are described. Compositions follow the formula (I): wherein the R<SUP>1</SUP> groups are each individually selected from alkyl groups having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms; wherein the R<SUP>2</SUP>, R<SUP>3</SUP>, and R<SUP>4</SUP> groups are each individually selected from hydrogen, hydroxide, alkyl groups having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and hydroxy alkyl groups having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms; wherein y ranges from O to 12; wherein X<SUP>-</SUP> is selected from fluoride, chloride, bromide, and iodide; wherein the quaternary trialkylammonium compound is present in an amount of at least 90 wt. percent; and wherein the composition comprises not greater than 4000 ppm of a trialkylamine or protonated form thereof.