Biocidal decylnonyl- and decylisononyl dimethylammonium compounds

摘要

Quaternary ammonium compounds having the structural formula: (* CHEMICAL STRUCTURE *) wherein X is chloride, bromide, iodide or alkyl carboxylate having a C1-C18 alkyl radical, and R is n-nonyl or isononyl. The disclosed compounds were found to be non-toxic, low foaming, effective biocides in treatment methods for controlling bacteria, algae and molluscs in aqueous systems.