Quaternary ammonium salts

Quaternary Ammonium Salts (QUATS): Various derivatives in this group are used in waterproof sunscreens because they impart cationic properties to compounds. QUATS chemically react with the skin, making lotions they are in more water resistant.

Behenyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride is used in organic synthesis as a phase transfer catalyst to enhance the reaction rate of a two-phase organic-water system and as an intermediate. Quaternary ammonium salts are used for formulating antimicrobials, ...

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