Self-aggregation and antimicrobial activity of saccharide-cationic surfactants

- Three novel saccharide-amide cationic surfactants were designed and synthesized.
- Their surface activities, adsorption/aggregation behavior and antimicrobial activity were investigated.
- The cmc values of CnMHGPB are higher with the longer chains.
- The saccharide-amide cationic surfactants have good antimicrobial activity.