This invention discloses an
epoxide derivative, its preparation method, and its application. The
epoxide derivative has the
chemical structure shown in formula (I): R-O-(EO). a -(PO) b - [(EO) c -(PO) d ] n - (EO) e -(PO) f -H (I); where R represents a C4-C32 straight-chain or branched
alkyl group, and the [(EO)] c -(PO) d ] n The total block unit represents n (EO)-(PO) blocks linked together, where n ranges from 2 to 16. c and d represent the average
molar number of EO and PO in the total block unit, with values
ranging from 1 to 10 and 1 to 2.5, respectively. a, b, e, and f each represent the average
molar number, with values of a and e
ranging from 0 to 10, and values of b and f
ranging from 0 to 30. The
epoxy alkyl derivatives of this invention combine low-temperature flowability, water
solubility, and safety, and can be used as high-performance surfactants.