Long chain amine derivatives and process for their preparation.

摘要

The invention relates to alkylated amine compounds of formula: R1-@-R2 where R1 is selected from alkyl groups containing an odd number of carbon atoms in the range 7 to 17 carbon atoms and where R2 comprises an alkyl group containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms. In a preferred embodiment R1 is a long chain alkyl group containing 13 or 15 carbon atoms, the groups being both straight chain and branched, the amount of branching being in the range 30 to 70%, and R2 is a methyl group. The alkylated amine compounds are conveniently prepared to a purity of at least 95% by reaction of an aldehyde R1.CHO and an amine R2.NH2 in the presence of a suitable catalyst, for example Raney nickel or rhodium catalysts.