Analysis of the Destabilization of Bacterial Membranes by Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: A Combined Experimental and Computational Study
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DOI: 10.1002/cbic.201900698
Abstract: The mechanism of action of quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) antiseptics has long been assumed to be straightforward membrane disruption, although the process of approaching and entering the membrane has little modeling precedent. Furthermore, questions have… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; destabilization; ammonium compounds; ammonium ... See more keywords
Phytotoxicity and oxidative effects of typical quaternary ammonium compounds on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seedlings
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05822-7
Abstract: The large-scale use of quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) in medicines or disinfectants can lead to their release into the environment, posing a potential risk to organisms. This study examined the effects of three typical QACs,… read more here.
Keywords: quaternary ammonium; phytotoxicity oxidative; ammonium compounds; wheat seedlings ... See more keywords
Toxicity of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QACs) as single compounds and mixtures to aquatic non-target microorganisms: Experimental data and predictive models.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2017.04.028
Abstract: The toxic effects of five Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QACs) that are widely used as active ingredients in personal care products were assessed using the bioluminescent bacterium Aliivibrio fischeri (formerly Vibrio fischeri) (Microtox® test system). The… read more here.
Keywords: compounds qacs; toxicity quaternary; ammonium compounds; ammonium ... See more keywords
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: A Chemical Class of Emerging Concern
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c08244
Abstract: Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), a large class of chemicals that includes high production volume substances, have been used for decades as antimicrobials, preservatives, and antistatic agents and for other functions in cleaning, disinfecting, personal care… read more here.
Keywords: care products; quaternary ammonium; personal care; ammonium compounds ... See more keywords
Chiral Discrimination of Varied Ammonium Compounds through 1H NMR Using a Binuclear Ti Complex Sensor.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.9b04373
Abstract: A simple chiral binuclear titanium complex ((S)-Ti2L3Na4) was first prepared and served as an excellent chiral sensor for discriminating a variety of chiral ammoniums by 1H NMR. In the presence of trifluoroacetic acid, the in-situ-generated… read more here.
Keywords: varied ammonium; compounds nmr; ammonium compounds; chiral discrimination ... See more keywords
From Antibacterial to Antibiofilm Targeting: An Emerging Paradigm Shift in the Development of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QACs).
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DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.2c00469
Abstract: In a previous development stage, mostly individual antibacterial activity was a target in the optimization of biologically active compounds and antiseptic agents. Although this targeting is still valuable, a new trend has appeared since the… read more here.
Keywords: development; quaternary ammonium; paradigm shift; ammonium compounds ... See more keywords
Ethene-1,1,2,2-tetracarbonitrile and Methanol in the Methylating Reaction of Tertiary Amines to the Quaternary Ammonium Compounds of 1,1-Dicyano-2-methoxy-2-oxoethane-1-ide
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1610343
Abstract: We discovered a new method to methylate tertiary amines such as urotropine, triethylamine, pyridine, 2-methylpyridine, 4-acetylpyridine, and isonicotinamide, up to quaternary ammonium compounds, with 1,1-dicyano-2-methoxy-2-oxoethane-1-ide being the counterion. Methyl-1,3,5,7-tetraazaadamantan-1-ium 1,1-dicyano-2-methoxy-2-oxoethane-1-ide, N,N-diethyl-N-methylethanaminium 1,1-dicyano-2-methoxy-2-oxoethane-1-ide, and substituted-methylpyridinium 1,1-dicyano-2-methoxy-2-oxoethane-1-ides… read more here.
Keywords: tertiary amines; dicyano methoxy; methoxy oxoethane; ammonium compounds ... See more keywords
Quaternary ammonium compounds in roots and leaves of Capparis spinosa L. from Saudi Arabia and Italy: investigation by HPLC-MS and 1H NMR
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DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2018.1475376
Abstract: Abstract Capparis spinosa L. is a perennial plant typical of the Mediterranean flora and a multipurpose plant used for curing various human ailments. Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), as constituents of Capparaceae, play important roles in… read more here.
Keywords: quaternary ammonium; saudi arabia; ammonium compounds; capparis spinosa ... See more keywords
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds as New Sanitizers for Reducing the Spread of the Olive Knot Pathogen on Orchard Equipment.
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DOI: 10.1094/pdis-11-16-1578-re
Abstract: Olive knot, caused by the wound pathogen Pseudomonas savastanoi pv. savastanoi, is a serious bacterial disease that can be disseminated by orchard equipment. Greenhouse studies confirmed that cutting tools contaminated during contact with olive knots… read more here.
Keywords: orchard equipment; pathogen; equipment; ammonium compounds ... See more keywords
Boron fixation effect of quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) on sodium fluoroborate (NaBF4)-treated wood
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DOI: 10.1515/hf-2017-0201
Abstract: Abstract Aiming at a better leaching resistance of borate-treated wood, the quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (DDAC) and benzalkonium chloride (BAC) were reacted with sodium tetrafluoroborate (NaBF4). The anti-fungal properties of the… read more here.
Keywords: compounds qacs; ammonium compounds; treated wood; ammonium ... See more keywords
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QACs) and Ionic Liquids (ILs) as Biocides: From Simple Antiseptics to Tunable Antimicrobials
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms22136793
Abstract: Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) belong to a well-known class of cationic biocides with a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. They are used as essential components in surfactants, personal hygiene products, cosmetics, softeners, dyes, biological dyes,… read more here.
Keywords: compounds qacs; tunable antimicrobials; liquids ils; ammonium compounds ... See more keywords