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Title: Comparative catalytic activity of quaternary ammonium salts in synthesis of dialkyl sulfides under conditions of phase-transfer catalysis

Journal Article · · J. Appl. Chem. USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
OSTI ID:5571916

It was shown that quaternary ammonium salts obtained from the C/sub 7/-C/sub 9/ fraction of technical trialkylamines may be used as phase-transfer catalysts in synthesis of dialkyl sulfides. The catalytic activities of methyltrialkylammonium chloride and methyl sulfate are virtually equal, and both are inferior to methyltrialkylammonium sulfate. Methyltrialkylammonium (MTAAC), trialkylbenzyl (TABAC), and triethylbenzylammonium (TEBAC) chlorides form the following series in order of catalytic activity: MTAAC > TABAC >> TEBAC.

OSTI ID:
5571916
Journal Information:
J. Appl. Chem. USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Vol. 60:1; Other Information: Translated from Z. Prikl. Khim.; 60: No. 1, 142-146(Jan 1987)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English