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Microwave Synthesis of Quaternary Ammonium Salts

Journal Article · · Molecules
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  1. Morgan State Univ., Baltimore, MD (United States). Dept. of Chemistry; DOE/OSTI
  2. Morgan State Univ., Baltimore, MD (United States). Dept. of Chemistry

The microwave synthesis of several quaternary ammonium salts is described. The synthesis provides comparable or better yields than published methods with reduced reaction times and in the absence of solvent.

Research Organization:
Morgan State Univ., Baltimore, MD (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
Grant/Contract Number:
FG02-03ER63580
OSTI ID:
1628469
Journal Information:
Molecules, Journal Name: Molecules Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 13; ISSN MOLEFW; ISSN 1420-3049
Publisher:
MDPICopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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