3-(Trimethoxysilyl)propyl chloride → Disiquonium Chloride

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In a 12-liter 3-neck round bottom reaction flask equipped with stirrer, thermometer and condenser was placed 4746 grams (15.2 moles) of didecylmethylamine and 3160.7 grams (15.9 moles) 3-chloropropyltrimethoxysilane. The solution was stirred with heating at 110° C. under a nitrogen atmosphere for 48 hours. The dark yellow/orange liquid was then placed under vacuum (5 torr), and approximately 135 mls. residual 3-chloropropyltrimethoxysilane was removed. The remaining product was then added slowly to 7750 grams of methanol with stirring to produce a product containing 50% active material.

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