Patent ID: 7417151
Filing Date: 2008-08-26
Classification: C07F

Abstract:
1. A cation having the formula: wherein n is an integer that is greater than or equal to 1; wherein each A is a diazole or triazole that is independently selected from the group consisting of: wherein each R is bonded to at least one nitrogen atom and may also be bonded to one or more carbon atoms. wherein when an R is bonded to one or more carbon atom, each R is independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, a nitrogen-containing heterocycle, a diazole heterocycle, a triazole heterocycle, an alkyl moiety, and a nitrogen-containing alkyl moiety; wherein when an R is bonded to at least one nitrogen atom, each R is independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and an alkyl moiety; wherein at least two of the cation's exterior nitrogen atoms have alkyl moieties bonded thereto; and wherein each z is independently selected and is an integer greater than or equal to 0.