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πSynthesis and evaluation of a series of α-hydroxy ethers derived from isopropyl oleate

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Several fatty derivatives with bulky moieties were prepared by treatment of epoxidized isopropyl oleate with a number of alcohols in the presence of sulfuric acid catalyst to provide a series of α-hydroxy ethers in good yield. The materials were analyzed for cold flow performance through cloud point and pour point determinations. The most promising α-hydroxy ether produced in this study, with respect to both low temperature behavior and economic criteria, was isopropyl 9(10)-(2-ethylhexoxy) 10(9)-hydroxystearate, which has a cloud point of −23°C and pour point of −24°C.

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Moser, B.R., Erhan, S.Z. πSynthesis and evaluation of a series of α-hydroxy ethers derived from isopropyl oleate. J Amer Oil Chem Soc 83, 959–963 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11746-006-5053-7

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