The preparation of some novel quaternary salts of bis(chloromethyl) ether are described. The salts derived from trimethylamine are stable in alkali, whereas the ones containing pyridinium groups are unstable in alkali, and are formaldehyde donors and gelatin hardeners. A possible mechanism for the decomposition reaction is proposed.
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