Synthesis 2009(9): 1437-1444  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1088163
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Synthesis and Thermochemical Properties of Stereoisomeric Dihydroxy- and Tetrahydroxyalkylammonium Salts

Marie Thomasa,b, Leah Rothmana, Jasmine Hatchera,c, Pooja Agarkara, Rabindra Ramkiratha, Sharon Lall-Ramnarinec, Robert Engel*a
a Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Queens College, CUNY, 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11367, USA
Fax: +1(718)9975531; e-Mail: robert.engel@qc.cuny.edu;
b Doctoral Program in Chemistry, The Graduate Center, CUNY, 365 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA
c Department of Chemistry, Queensborough Community College, CUNY, 222-05 56th Avenue, Bayside, NY 11364, USA
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Publication History

Received 13 October 2008
Publication Date:
25 March 2009 (online)

Abstract

A series of stereoisomeric ammonium salts containing the 1,2-dihydroxypropyl unit were prepared. Of particular interest to us are those salts that were found to be ionic liquids, although some are solids at room temperature. The thermochemical properties of these new materials are reported.