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Monoethoxylation of hindered carboxylic acids
Author(s) -
Coopersmith M.,
Maggart R. C.
Publication year - 1969
Publication title -
journal of the american oil chemists' society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.512
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1558-9331
pISSN - 0003-021X
DOI - 10.1007/bf02545016
Subject(s) - selectivity , chemistry , organic chemistry , catalysis
Abstract Polyethoxylates of unhindered fatty acids are well known as surface active agents. The monoethoxylates of these acids, however, are difficult to prepare in good yields. It has now been demonstrated that monoethoxylates of hindered aliphatic acids can be prepared in high selectivity and conversion. Experimental conditions are reported which overcome serious side reactions prevalent with unhindered acids.