Synthesis and Biocidal Activity of Some Naphthalene-Based Cationic Surfactants

In this study, different cationic surfactants were prepared by reacting dodecyl bromide with tertiary amines to produce a series of quaternary ammonium salts that were converted subsequently to stannous and cobalt cationic complexes via complexing them with stannous (II) or cobalt (II) ions. Surface properties such as surface- and interfacial-tension, and the emulsifying power of these surfactants were investigated. The surface parameters including critical micelle concentration, maximum surface excess, minimum surface area, tension lowering efficiency and effectiveness were studied. The free energy of micellization and adsorption were calculated. Antimicrobial activity was determined via the inhibition zone diameter of the prepared compounds, which was measured against six strains of a representative group of microorganisms. The antimicrobial activity of some of the prepared surfactants against sulfate reducing bacteria was determined by the dilution method. FTIR spectra, elemental analysis and a H1 NMR spectrum were examined to confirm compound structure and purity. The results obtained indicate that these compounds have good surface properties and good biocidal effect on broad spectrum of micro organisms

Synthesis, surface properties and biological activity of N,N,N-tris(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxo-2-(2-(2-(alkanoyloxy) ethoxy)ethoxy) ethanaminium chloride surfactants

A new series of some cationic surfactants were synthesized namely: 2-(2-(2-(dodecanoyloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)-N,N,N-tris(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxoethanaminium (DDAC); N,N,N-tris(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxo-2-(2-(2-(tetradecanoyloxy) ethoxy)ethoxy) ethanaminium (TDAC) and N,N,N-tris(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxo-2-(2-(2-(hexadecanoyloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethanaminium (HDAC). The chemical structures of the synthesized cationic surfactants were confirmed using FT-IR and 1H-NMR spectroscopies. The surface tension of the synthesized cationic surfactants was measured at 25, 40 and 55 °C. The surface parameters were determined from the surface tension measurements. The emulsification power and foaming power measurements showed the applicability of these surfactants in the oil field. The biological activity of the synthesized surfactants was measured against pathogenic bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli) and fungi (Candida albicans and Aspergllus niger) using inhibition zone diameters. The obtained data revealed that the dodecanoate derivative (DDAC) has more antimicrobial activity against the investigated microorganisms than tetradecanoate and hexadecanoate derivatives (TDAC and HDAC)

4-Aminoantipyrine derived cationic surfactants: Synthesis, characterization, surface activity and screening for potential antimicrobial activities

A series of cationic surfactants were synthesized from chemical modification of 4-aminoantipyrine. The chemical structures were confirmed using infrared (FTIR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) spectroscopy. The surface activities of the surfactants in their solutions were determined by surface tension measurements. Increasing the hydrophobic chain length increased the surface activity of the surfactants in solutions. Measurements of interfacial tension between surfactants solutions and light paraffin oil showed that the interfacial tension values were decreased with increasing the alkyl chain length. The emulsion stability measurements showed the applicability of these surfactants as emulsifying agents. The foaming power measurements showed the synthesized surfactants have low ability for foam formation. Thermodynamic properties of adsorption and micellization processes showed their tendency towards adsorption at solution interface and micellization in their solutions. Results showed reasonable surface activities compared to conventional cationic surfactants. The antimicrobial activity of the synthesized surfactants against Gram-positive bacteria (Bacillus subtilis and Staphyl. aureus, Gram-negative bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and E. coli.) and Fungi (Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger) was evaluated. The efficiency of these compounds as antimicrobial agents) was increased with the hydrophobicity and carbon chain length. Keywords: Antipyrine, Cationic surfactants, Surface, Adsorption, Antimicrobial Activity and CTAB (cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide