POLYBASIC HYDROXY ACID SALT COMPOUND HAVING CYCLOHEXANE RING AND ANTISTATIC AGENT CONTAINING THE SAME

摘要

NEW MATERIAL:The hydroxy carboxylic acid salt of formula I (n and n' are 4-10; Z is H, lower alkyl, alkali metal or ammonium, provided that at least one Z is alkali metal or ammonium ion). EXAMPLE:8-(2,3-Dicarboxy-4-hexyl-5,6-dihydroxy-1-cyclohexyl)octanoic acid. USE:An antistatic agent having low toxicity and high stability, and effective to various fibers and plastics. PROCESS:The objective compound of formula I can be prepared by neutralizing or saponifying the acid or estr of formula II.