Process for preparation of branched fatty acids
US6255504A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C51/353
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a process for the branching of fatty acids or derivatives thereof. More in particular, the invention provides a method for branching saturated fatty acids. This is achieved by contacting a source comprising fatty acids or derivatives thereof, with an ionic liquid. The invention also relates to the mixture of branched fatty acids so obtained.
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