摘要 |
The invention relates to a novel process for synthesizing surface active peroxyacid bleaching agents and compositions which are named alpha or beta alkyl monoperoxysuccinic acids and have the general structure <IMAGE> wherein R is an unsubstituted or substituted straight chain alkyl of 6 to 16 carbon atoms, unsubstituted or substituted branched chain alkyl of 6 to 20 carbon atoms, or a phenyl group substituted with one or more of H, alkyl of 1 to 14 carbon atoms, F, Cl, NO3, OSO3M, SO3M, or COOM, and M is further defined as H, an alkali metal or ammonium cation. The invention provides a novel process for synthesizing these alkyl monoperoxysuccinic acids which is relatively inexpensive, high yielding, and safe. The bleaching compositions are useful for bleaching fabrics and other laundering purposes. The bleaching compositions of the invention may also contain peroxyacid stabilizers, builders, fillers, and surfactants. |