Abstract:
A process is provided for producing bis-(N,N-dialkylamino)alkyl ethers of the formula (R. sub. 2 NR'). sub. 2 O, wherein R is a methyl or ethyl group and R' is a bivalent alkylene group having from 2 to 3 carbon atoms. The novel process is effected by a two-step, "one pot" reaction that utilizes a chloro-containing compound selected from the group consisting of sulfuryl chloride, thionyl chloride and chlorosulfonic acid together with R. sub. 2 NR'ONa as reactants, wherein R and R' are defined above. The resulting bis-ethers are useful as catalysts in the production of polyurethanes, especially cellular polyurethanes.