The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (I) or (II):
JPEG2024535892000054.jpg128145 [In the formula, Each R 1 is selected from
hydrocarbon radicals having 4 to 26 C atoms and optionally at least one O or S atom; R 2 Or R 5 are each independently selected from
hydrogen and a
hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 26 C atoms and optionally at least one O or S atom; Each R 6 are independently selected from
hydrogen and a
hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, where optionally two radicals R 6 may be connected, as shown by the dashed line, to form a 5- or 6-membered ring that includes the carbonyl
carbon atom; and Each X is independently H + Monovalent or polyvalent cations, including X n+ where n is ≧1, and where in formula (I), optionally both X's together may represent a multivalent cation. and novel
sulfonate compounds according to Processes for their production and their use as surfactants, Regarding.