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Synthesis and Properties of 4,4′-Di(n-Tetradecyl) Diphenyl Methane Disulfonate Salt

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The gemini surfactant, sodium 4,4′-di(n-tetradecyl) diphenyl methane disulfonate, has been synthesized in four steps with high yield and only one isomer. The structures of intermediate products were analyzed by 1H-NMR spectrometry and elemental analysis. Mass spectrometry was applied to the analysis of the final product. The Krafft point, surface tension, and critical micelle concentration of the aqueous solution and the oil–water interfacial tension were measured. The results indicate that the gemini surfactant exhibits an ultra-low interfacial tension of 7.22 × 10−3 mN/m, which shows potential applications for enhanced oil recovery.

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We are grateful for the financial support from the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (JUSRP51513).

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  1. School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People’s Republic of China

    Kai Xu, Danping Wang & Hujun Xu

  2. The Key Laboratory of Food Colloids and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People’s Republic of China

    Kai Xu, Danping Wang & Hujun Xu

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Xu, K., Wang, D. & Xu, H. Synthesis and Properties of 4,4′-Di(n-Tetradecyl) Diphenyl Methane Disulfonate Salt. J Surfact Deterg 19, 693–699 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11743-016-1840-9

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