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Abstract

Disclosed are compositions of the formula wherein R¹ and R² are each independently hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl group containing from (1) to about (18) carbon atoms, provided that R¹ and R² together contain from about (8) to about (18) carbon atoms, and further provided that less than about 10 mole percent of R¹ or R² is hydrogen; R³ is hydrogen or an alkyl radical containing from (1) to about (6) carbon atoms; R⁴ and R⁵ are each independently hydrogen or an alkyl radical containing from (2) to about (6) carbon atoms, provided that R⁴ and R⁵ together contain from (2) to about (6) carbon atoms; m is an average value ranging from (0) to about (10), and n is an average value ranging from about (3) to (about 40), provided that the group containing m and the group containing n may be exchanged with one another as to position; and z is an average value ranging from about (0.5) to about (5). These compositions are conveniently prepared by a process including at least two steps and are useful as surfactants.

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