| abstract |
An amide represented by the following formula (1): <IMAGE> (1) wherein R1 and R2 are C1-C24 alkyl, etc.; B is C2-C10 alkylene, etc.; A1 and A2 are C1-C6 alkylene, etc.; Y1 and Y2 are <IMAGE> <IMAGE> wherein R3, R4, and R5 are C1-C4 alkyl, etc., and X1 is halogen; or a salt of the amide and detergent compositions containing the amide or salt are mild to the skin or hair, provide a pleasant sensation to the skin or hair, and have excellent latherability and emulsion stability. These compounds are useful as components of various detergents and cosmetic compositions, emulsifiers, and conditioners. |