Production of cyclic fatty acids: Water as the reaction solvent.

Autor: Beal, R. E., Eisenhauer, R. A., Sohns, V. E.
Zdroj: Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society (JAOCS); Dec1965, Vol. 42 Issue 12Part2, p1115-1119, 5p
Abstrakt: In an attempt to lower processing costs of producing cyclic fatty acids by a high-temperature alkali treatment, water was tested as the reaction solvent instead of ethylene glycol, previously used. Based on extensive tests in a high-pressure autoclave, saturated cyclic (cyclohexanoic) fatty acids were produced under economic reaction conditions, including a temperature of about 300C; a 4:1 solvent ratio and 50% excess sodium hydroxide catalyst. The lower yield of saturated cyclic fatty acids by the water process is more than offset by the fewer steps and reduced evaporation costs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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