Fatty Alcohol Ether Research Articles

Application of reactive fatty alcohol ether sulfosuccinate emulsifier in surface sizing

AbstractIn this paper, a novel reactive fatty alcohol ether sulfosuccinate emulsifier (RAEOSS10‐9) was polymerized into macromolecular emulsifier RAFT‐PRS through reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization, and then RAFT‐PRS was co‐polymerized with monomers to form anionic surface sizing agent. The structures of RAEOSS10‐9 and RAFT‐PRS were characterized by Fourier transfer infrared spectra, and the RAFT polymerization activity of RAFT‐PRS was verified by gel permeation chromatography. The effects of RAFT reagent and RAEOSS10‐9 content on the properties of sizing emulsion and sizing paper were investigated. The morphology of latex particles and sizing paper surface were observed by use of scanning electron microscope and atomic force microscope. The water resistance, bursting resistance and folding resistance of sizing paper were studied. The optimal formulation of sizing emulsion was built according to the above results. Besides, the investigation of the mechanical properties suggests that proper amount of reactive emulsifier is beneficial for enhancing the stability of emulsion and the performance of paper. The RAEOSS10‐9 displays better emulsifying properties than imported emulsifier SR‐10, and the emulsion produced by RAEOSS10‐9 display more excellent application properties.

Study on dynamic characteristics of anionic surfactants containing ethoxy groups wetting bituminous coal

Coal dust restricts coal mine safety and green production. Wet dust removal is widely used in coal mining, processing and transportation. High-efficiency dust suppressants help control coal dust and improve the working environment. The wetting behaviors of dust suppression droplets on coal affect the dust reduction efficiency. In order to select high-quality and efficient water-based materials, four ethoxy-containing surfactants with similar structures, fatty alcohol ether sulfate (AES), lauryl alcohol sulfosuccinate disodium (MES), fatty acid methyl ester ethoxylates (FMEE) and fatty acid methyl esters ethoxylate sodium sulfonate (FMES), are selected to prepare solutions with different concentrations. Through the droplet impact wetting experimental system, the dimensionless spreading coefficient of droplets is compared. The results show that the spreading behavior of the four surfactant-containing droplets is better than that of distilled water droplets, and the maximum dimensionless spreading coefficient follows the rule of AES > MES > FMES > FMEE >distilled water. The maximum dimensionless spreading coefficient of the droplet first increases sharply with the increase of the concentration, and then increases slowly when the concentration reaches the critical micelle concentration (CMC). The adsorption configuration of water-surfactant-coal system is simulated by molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. The relative concentration distribution of each component and the mean square displacement (MSD) of water molecules are analyzed. The interaction energy of the system is calculated. The simulation results verified the effectiveness of the impact wetting experiment results.

Interaction, Surface Activity, and Application of Mixed Systems of Alcohol Ether Sulfate Anionic Surfactants with Multiple Ethylene Oxide Groups and Gemini Quaternary Ammonium Surfactant.

The surface activities and application properties for the mixtures of cationic surfactants tetramethylene-1,4-bis[N,N-bis(hydroxypropyl)-hexa/decyloxypropylammonium] bromide (GC10-P) and tetramethylene-1,4-bis[N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)-hexa/decyloxypropylammonium] bromide (GC10-E) and anionic surfactant isomeric sodium fatty alcohol ether sulfates (iso-AE9S) were investigated using both the tensiometry and the conductometry. The interaction parameters and thermodynamic micellization parameters of GC10-P/iso-AE9S and GC10-E/iso-AE9S mixtures were evaluated by Clint-Rubingh and Motomura theoretical models. When the mole fraction of α1 for GC10-P/iso-AE9S mixed system was 0.2, the critical micelle concentration (CMC) reached a minimum of 1.61 × 10-4 mol/L, and the minimum critical micelle concentration of the GC10-E/iso-AE9S mixed system is 2.67 × 10-5 mol/L at α1 = 0.6. The CMC value of the mixed system is 1-2 orders of magnitude lower than that of any single component. The results indicate that the synergistic effects of the investigated mixed systems (evaluated by βm) are in order of GC10-P/iso-AE9S < GC10-E/iso-AE9S, with maximum βm values of -17.98 and -9.78, respectively. The change in zeta potential indicates that the poly(ethylene oxide) chain has weakened the charge density of the hydrophilic headgroup of the anionic surfactant. The interfacial tension at the oil-water interface in the mixed system of anionic/cationic surfactants is lower than that of any single component, exhibiting a higher interfacial activity. The mixed system exhibits a decreased contact angle and superior wetting ability over any single component, and it also enhances foam performance, emulsification performance, and degreasing performance.

In-Situ AFM Studies of Surfactant Adsorption on Stainless Steel Surfaces during Electrochemical Polarization

Corrosion inhibitors are one of the best practices to prevent the far-reaching negative impacts of corrosion on ferrous alloys. A thorough understanding of their corrosion-inhibiting effects is essential for a sustainable economy and environment. Anionic surfactants are known to act efficiently as corrosion inhibitors. Here, we present that in-situ atomic force microscopy (AFM) measurements can provide deep insights into the adsorption and inhibition mechanism of surfactants on stainless steel surfaces during local corrosion. These include the configuration of surfactant molecules on the surface and how the microstructure of the stainless steel surface influences the inhibition process. Three different anionic surfactants, namely palm kernel oil (PKO), linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS), and fatty alcohol ether sulfate (FAES), were investigated on a titanium-stabilized ferritic stainless steel (1.4510) in NaCl solution. For PKO, the results show random adsorption of bi- and multilayer whereas LAS and FAES adsorb only as local corrosion occurs. Thereby, LAS accumulates only locally and especially at the titanium precipitates of the 1.4510 and FAES forms a densely packed monolayer on the surface. This leads to better corrosion inhibiting properties for LAS and FAES compared to PKO.

Self-assembly mechanism, physicochemical analyses and application performance investigations of branched alkyl glycosides with alcohol ether carboxylic acids of varied epoxide numbers.

Green surfactants, specifically alkyl glycosides and fatty alcohol ether carboxylic acids, are known for their biocompatibility, multiresponsiveness, and versatile applications, garnering significant attention in the realms of green and colloid chemistry. This study systematically investigated the mechanism underlying micelle formation within aqueous solutions comprising alcohol ether carboxylic acids featuring diverse EO group chain quantities (AEC-nH, where n equals 5, 7, and 9) and branched alkyl glycosides (IG). The elucidation of these mechanisms sheds light on their prospective application properties. It was observed that the self-assembly of micelles in these hybrid systems is predominantly influenced by hydrogen bonding, electrostatic interactions, and hydrophobic forces. The spherical-rod morphology of the micelles responds to the varying numbers of EO group chains, with an increased number of EO leading to the formation of rod-like micelles, which exhibit relative instability, while a decreased number of EO results in the formation of spherical micelles with relative stability. Additionally, by means of kinetic analysis, it was determined that the micelle formation process of the three hybrid systems is driven by enthalpy, and a mixed diffusion-kinetics adsorption mechanism is involved in the adsorption process. These findings significantly impact their application properties. This report stands as the first exploration of the synergistic mechanisms and application performance of two types of green surfactants in aqueous solutions, considering the influence of different numbers of EO group chains. Not only does it provide fundamental insights into their properties, but it also offers novel perspectives on the applications of green surface activation.

Effect of surfactant liquid temperature on wettability of bituminous coal: An experimental and molecular dynamics simulation study

Current studies on coal dust wettability seem to lack consideration of the effect of surfactant temperature. Therefore, the dust reduction mechanism of the thermal spray injected from the roadheader is still unclear. In this research, the effects of Fatty alcohol ether sulfate (AES) solutions at four temperatures (298, 308, 318, and 328 K) on the wettability of bituminous coal were investigated by experimental combined with molecular dynamics simulations. Through contact angle and settling experiments, our findings demonstrated that raising the temperature enhanced the wettability of AES surfactant solution on bituminous coal. Furthermore, the infrared spectrum (FTIR) experiment revealed that raising the AES solution temperature improves the hydrophilicity of bituminous coal. On the microscopic scale, the Water-AES-Coal system was established based on COMPASS II force field, and the molecular dynamics simulations were performed to study the water and AES molecules adsorption on the coal at different temperatures. The simulation results showed that as the temperature increased, the interaction and the thickness of adsorption layer between AES and coal molecules increased with temperature. Additionally, the water molecules’ diffusion coefficient increases with the increase of simulated temperature, reaching 5.6 × 10−9 m2/s at 328 K, thus accelerating the movement of water molecules toward coal molecules which enhanced the surfactant wetting performance. Based on the experiments and simulation results, the wettability of the four temperature AES surfactants on bituminous coal was 328 K > 318 K > 308 K > 298 K. The results of the study provide a theoretical basis for guiding the use of surfactants to increase coal dust wetting under different water temperature conditions.

Effect of anionic surfactants as pitting corrosion inhibitors for stainless steels

AbstractAlthough anionic surfactants have been widely introduced as inhibitors against uniform corrosion, their efficiency as pitting inhibitors remains unclear. Herein, fatty alcohol ether sulfate (FAES), linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS), and palm kernel oil (PKO) were tested for a Ti‐stabilized (1.4510) and a nonstabilized grade (1.4016) of ferritic stainless steel in alkaline chloride solutions containing H2O2. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements were performed to elucidate the adsorption of surfactants at OCP, followed by potentiodynamic polarization. For 1.4510, LAS and FAES did not significantly affect the EIS results but inhibited pitting initiation with identical efficiencies. In the case of 1.4016, Cr‐rich carbides acted as adsorption sites, where LAS showed higher efficiency than FAES. While LAS and FAES interact preferentially with pitting initiation sites, PKO appears to adsorb randomly on the passive film. Consequently, inhibition can reach a maximum due to the electrical neutralization of the surface. Finally, LAS can be effective as an inhibitor for stainless steel containing carbides that can lead to pitting initiation.

Synergistic effects of Gemini cationic surfactants with multiple quaternary ammonium groups and anionic surfactants with long EO chains in the mixed systems

In this study, two different anionic surfactants containing long polyoxyethylene chains involving sodium fatty alcohol ether carboxylates (AE9C) as well as isomeric sodium fatty alcohol ether sulfates (iso-AE9S) are mixed with a new Gemini cationic surfactant bearing four quaternary ammonium groups (TC-GS). Then, the surface properties and aggregation behavior of the two mixed systems were investigated. The effect of the long polyoxyethylene chains on the conformation and hydration of the hydrophilic head group of AE9C and iso-AE9S weakened their negative charge density, thus hindering their excessive electrostatic adsorption with TC-GS and improving the stability of the mixed systems. The positive synergistic effects of TC-GS/AE9C and TC-GS/iso-AE9S exhibited significantly lower critical micelle concentration, faster diffusion rates, and superior wetting capability compared to single surfactants. The micellization process of both mixed systems is spontaneously enthalpy-driven, and the diffusion-adsorption process is consistent with the mixed diffusion-kinetic mechanism. Finally, both mixed systems are capable of forming complex and interesting aggregate morphologies, with TC-GS/AE9C can form multilayer spherical vesicles and TC-GS/iso-AE9S can form multicompartment concentric spherical vesicles.

The Effects of Adjuvants on the Wetting and Deposition of Insecticide Solutions on Hydrophobic Wheat Leaves

Pesticide droplet deposition determines the efficacy of pesticide solution and is a critical process in pesticide application. Adding spray adjuvants can improve droplet deposition to a certain extent, but there are currently many types of adjuvants with different properties. The improper selection or unreasonable use of adjuvants may be counterproductive, increasing the loss of pesticides or causing crop damage. In this study, the adjuvants methylated plant oil (Beidatong), alkoxy modified polytrisiloxane (Silwet408), hyperbranched fatty alcohol ether modified polymer (ND500), and polymers adjuvants (G2801) were selected through surface tension, contact angle, the determination of the maximum retention (Rm) and point of run-off (POR), and field deposition to explore the effect of adjuvants on the wetting and deposition performance of pesticides on wheat leaves. Compared with Beidatong and G2801, Silwet408 and ND500 could significantly reduce the surface tension of pesticides and greatly promote the wetting properties on wheat leaves, but Rm and POR value on wheat leaves were reduced. The field test results also showed that the deposition amount of the adjuvant Silwet408 and ND500 on wheat was slightly lower than that of the adjuvant Beidatong and G2801. Studying the effects of adjuvants on the wetting and deposition properties of insecticide solutions can provide practical guidance for the use of adjuvants.

High-Efficient Dust Trapping Performance of AES/Polyacrylamide Strengthen Foam Based on the Structure Stability and Dust Wettability.

The atmospheric dust has a great negative impact on the societal harmonious development that starves for an efficient dust suppressant. This paper proposes a novel AES/polyacrylamide strengthen foam (APSF) to improve the dust trapping effectiveness. The APSF structure property and dust suppression capacity are studied and evaluated through the molecular dynamics simulation and experimental tests. The results express that APSF exhibits the stronger structure stability, superior water retention, and slower drainage performance than the traditional water-based foam (WBF). APSF dynamic simulation is studied by the relative concentration, radial distribution function, head group orientation, and mean square displacement. Research shows that APSF introduces water to thicken the hydration layer. The interaction strength between water and surfactant head groups is enhanced by 22.62 and 31.37% in the first and second hydrated water shells. APSF improves the sodium fatty alcohol ether sulfate (AES) orientation and weakens the diffusion of water molecules, which favors the foam stability. APSF exerts a better wettability on the coal dust through the wet settlement and contact angle tests. The APSF liquid film thickness reduces to 58.05 from 64.80 μm that is 3.14 times of WBF according to the foam liquid film decay experiment. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy analysis indicates that there is an evident reinforcement on the coal surface absorption peak intensity of hydroxyl- and oxygen-containing functional groups treated by APSF. FTIR results are further determined by energy-dispersion spectrum analysis.

Preparation and performance analysis of a coking coal dust suppressant spray

Coking coal dust is extremely hydrophobic; therefore, combination with droplets in the air is difficult and dust suppression is challenging. Here, a dust suppressant spray for coking coal dust was studied in order to improve of the combination of droplets and coking coal dust. Based on monomer optimization and compounding analysis, two surfactant monomers, fatty alcohol ether sodium sulfate (AES) and sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate (SDBS) were selected as the surfactant components of the dust suppressant. The surfactant monomers were combined with four inorganic salts and the reverse osmosis moisture absorption of each solution was determined. By combining the reverse osmosis moisture absorption values with the water retention experimental results, CaCl2 was identified as the optimal inorganic salt additive for the dust suppressant. Finally, the optimal concentration of each component was obtained using orthogonal experimental design i.e., AES (0.03%), SDBS (0.05%), and CaCl2 (0.4%). The dust suppressant solution formulated using this method had a high moisture absorption capacity and excellent performance.Graphic

Equilibrium, dynamic surface tensions and application properties of fatty alcohol ether carboxylic ester surfactants

A series of fatty alcohol ether carboxylic ester (AECE) surfactants were mainly synthesized from succinic anhydride and different fatty alcohol ethers (AEO) with green and atom economic process. The chemical constitutions of AECE were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), 1H nuclear magnetic resonance (1HNMR) and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectra (MALDI–TOF–MS). The equilibrium and dynamic surface tensions (DST) of AECE surfactants were investigated, and Ward–Tordai equation was employed to analyze the adsorption and diffusion process of surfactants by calculating the relevant parameters (n, t*, ti , tm , R 1/2) as well as the effective diffusion coefficients (D long and D short) from DST curves. Equilibrium surface tension results showed that AECE surfactants have strong surface activities, and their equilibrium surface tension and critical micelle concentration values are less than 30 mN/m and 0.4 mmol/L, respectively. According to DST parameters, nonionic surfactant AEC5E-H is more favorable to diffuse and adsorb to the air/water interface than others. In addition, the movement of surfactant molecules is also related to the concentration of solutions, and a reasonable concentration can be selected in practical applications based on the experimental results. The outcomes of the diffusion coefficients illustrated that the adsorption mechanism is the mixed diffusion–kinetic adsorption. Moreover, the application performances results showed that the ionic surfactants (AEC3E-Na and AEC5E-Na) are superior to the nonionic surfactants (AEC3E-H and AEC5E-H) in terms of wetting, foam and detergency, while the emulsifying ability is different for various oil phases.

Interaction and Properties of the Synthesized Anionic Surfactant with CTAB: An Experimental and Theoretical Investigation

AbstractAnionic surfactant salt‐type fatty alcohol ether carboxylic ester (AEC5E−Na) having poly(oxyethylene) group was synthesized with a green and efficient method, and the structure of it was characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT‐IR), 1H‐Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (1HNMR) as well as Matrix‐assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI‐TOF‐MS). The interactions between AEC5E−Na and cationic surfactant hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) were elucidated based on the Rubingh's theory by comparing the actual and ideal values of critical micelle concentration (cmc), maximum surface excess concentrations (Γmax) and minimum surface area of per surfactant molecule (Amin). In addition, the compositions, interaction parameters and activity coefficients for surfactant mixtures AEC5E−Na/CTAB in the micelles and at the interfaces were evaluated. It has been observed that there is a synergism in the surfactant mixtures AEC5E−Na/CTAB. Moreover, synergism is also manifested in the contact angle, dynamic surface tension, wetting, emulsification and foam stability. The thermodynamics results of the micelles demonstrated that the formation of micelles in the binary mixtures is a process of enthalpy‐drive and exothermic.

Synthesis of Fatty Alcohol Ether Carboxylic Ester Surfactant and its Performance in an Anionic/Non-Ionic Mixed System

A salt-type fatty alcohol ether carboxylic ester (AECE-Na) surfactant with both anionic and non-ionic characteristics was synthesised using a fatty alcohol ether (AEO) and succinic anhydride. Compared with traditional synthetic methods, neither irritating substances (chloroacetic acid and chloroacetate) nor precious metals (Pt and Pd) were used in the synthesis, which is a simple, economic, and green method. FT-IR and 1H NMR spectroscopies and MALDI TOF mass spectrometry were used to prove the molecular structure of the target product AECE-Na. In addition, the surface activities, intermolecular interactions, application properties, and aggregation behaviours of the individual systems (AEO and AECE-Na) and the anionic/non-ionic mixed system (AECE-Na/AEO) were investigated. The results showed that AECE-Na/AEO exhibits synergistic effects in terms of surface tension reduction efficiency, wetting, emulsification, foaming, and detergency compared with the individual systems.

Impact of Selected Cosmetic Ingredients on Common Microorganisms of Healthy Human Skin

Human skin is a complex ecosystem and is host to a large number of microorganisms. When the bacterial ecosystem is balanced and differentiated, skin remains healthy. However, the use of cosmetics can change this balance and promote the appearance of skin diseases. The skin’s microorganisms can utilize some cosmetic components, which either promote their growth, or produce metabolites that influence the skin environment. In this study, we tested the ability of the Malassezia species and some bacterial strains to assimilate substances frequently used in dermal formulations. The growth capability of microorganisms was determined and their lipase activity was analyzed. The growth of all Malassezia spp. in the presence of free acids, free acid esters, and fatty alcohols with a fatty chain length above 12 carbon atoms was observed. No growth was observed in the presence of fatty alcohol ethers, secondary fatty alcohols, paraffin- and silicon-based substances, polymers, polyethylene glycols, quaternary ammonium salts, hydroxy fatty acid esters, or fatty acids and fatty acid esters with a fatty chain length shorter than 12 carbon atoms. The hydrolysis of esters by Malassezia lipases was detected using High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC). The production of free fatty acids as well as fatty alcohols was observed. The growth promotion or inhibition of bacterial strains was only found in the presence of a few ingredients. Based on these results, formulations containing microbiome inert ingredients were developed.

Comparative study on the surface activity and adsorption behavior of linear fatty alcohol ether carboxylic ester with fatty alcohol ether

The linear fatty alcohol ether carboxylic ester (A12/14EC9E-H/A12/14EC9E-Na) surfactants were successfully prepared from the raw materials fatty alcohol ether (A12/14EO9) and succinic anhydride with a green and efficient one-step method. The chemical structure of A12/14EC9E-H was characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), 1H-Nuclear magnetic resonance (1HNMR) and Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS). In addition, a comparative study on the surface activity and adsorption behavior at the air/water interface of A12/14EC9E-H, A12/14EC9E-Na and A12/14EO9 was carried out via various measurements. The results showed that the nonionic surfactant A12/14EC9E-H displayed better surface activity, stronger wetting ability and faster diffusion rate at the air/water interface than the nonionic surfactant A12/14EO9. Furthermore, the adsorption mechanism of A12/14EC9E-H, A12/14EC9E-Na and A12/14EO9 is the mixed diffusion-kinetic adsorption.

Study on the properties and self-assembly of fatty alcohol ether carboxylic ester anionic surfactant and cationic surfactant in a mixed system

Mixed system A12–14EC9E-Na/DEQ exhibits excellent surface activity, application properties, and interesting self-assembly behaviors.

Influence of alkyl polyglucoside and fatty alcohol ether sulfate on the foaming and wetting properties of sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate for mine dust control

Sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate (SDBS) was mixed with alkyl polyglycoside (APG) and fatty alcohol ether sulfate (AES) and a FoamScan foam analyzer and a proposed coal dust wetting method were used to test the foaming and wetting properties of various compound solutions. The foaming and wetting properties of the SDBS/AES and SDBS/APG compound solutions were optimal at the mass ratios of 0:1 and 1:2 respectively as the total mass concentration of the compound solution was 0.2%. Besides, the properties of optimal SDBS/APG compound solutions is better than optimal SDBS/AES compound solution. In addition to hydrophilic head, AES contains ether groups (C-O-C) which have lone electron pairs, it can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules and improve the water locking ability of the liquid film. Therefore, the pure AES solution has a better foaming performance than the SDBS/AES compound solution. For the SDBS/APG compound solution, the head groups of the SDBS (SO3−) have a better hydrophilicity than those of the APG (OH); therefore, the SDBS molecules are closer to water phase and the APG molecules are closer to the air phase. This arrangement could slow the diffusion of air and decrease the loss of water molecules, which ensures better foaming properties. Because the surface of the coal dust is electronegative, there is no electrostatic repulsion force between APG and coal dust surface, so APG molecules can be absorbed on the surface of coal dust more easily than SDBS. Since the anionic surfactant SDBS can carry more water molecules, the synergistic effects of the SDBS and APG molecules made the dust wetted in the shortest time.

Properties of quaternary ammonium surfactant with hydroxyethyl group and anionic surfactant mixed systems

The surface activities and application properties for the mixtures of cationic surfactant didecylmethylhydroxyethylammonium acetate (DEAQ) and anionic surfactant sodium fatty alcohol ether carboxylate (AEC9-Na) were studied systematically. The interaction parameters and thermodynamic micellization parameters of DEAQ/AEC9-Na mixtures were evaluated. Results showed that the mixed systems have higher surface activity, lower contact angle and better wetting ability than either component due to the synergistic effect and there are attractive interactions between molecules for the surfactant mixtures at the mixed micelles and the air/liquid interfaces. The thermodynamic parameters indicate that the micellization of the mixtures is an entropically driven process. When the mole fraction of DEAQ (αDEAQ) is 0.608, the emulsifying capacity for liquid paraffin and soybean oil of DEAQ/AEC9-Na mixtures is the best among the mole ratios studied, and the emulsifying capacity of the mixtures is stronger than that of AEC9-Na except αDEAQ = 0.509. For the mixed systems, the foaming ability is the best when αDEAQ = 0.608, whereas the foam stability is the best when αDEAQ = 0.280. And there were greater foaming abilities and foam stabilities for mixed systems than those of DEAQ.

Reaction Principle of Alcohol Ether Sulfonates by Sulfonated Alkylation Method – A Review

AbstractAs a new type of high effective surfactant, aliphatic alcohol ether sulfonate has widely application prospects in the process of tertiary oil recovery. So, the theoretical analysis of synthesis of aliphatic alcohol ether sulfonate has played a very important role in the process of its development. After the first patent about the preparation of a fatty alcohol ether sulfonate surfactant was reported in 1938, there were several methods to synthesize alcohol ether sulfonate surfactants with different structure. Sulfonated alkylation, one of the synthesis methods, is introduced in this paper. The synthesis principle of alcohol ether sodium sulfonate was analyzed by three step reactions – synthesis of PTGE, ring opening reaction and sulfonation reaction. Synthesis principle of PTGE includes acid catalysis, phase-transfer catalysis, side reaction of the synthesis of glycerol ether and reaction of PTGE outcome. Ring opening reaction includes two reactions of acid catalysis and alkali catalysis.