M. J. Diamond, T. H. Applewhite
Nov 1, 1967
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Journal
Journal of the American Oil Chemist’s Society
Abstract
The 10-hydroxydecanoic acid is formed in good yield when raw castor oil or methyl ricinoleate is fused with alkali in the presence of a high-boiling unhindered primary or secondary alcohol at 185-195C bath temperature. When non-reducing solvents or hindered alcohols are used, large amounts of sebacic acid form. Iso-octanol (mixed isomers) is a suitable and potentially economical medium for producing high yields of 10-hydroxydecanoic acid. Cleavage of ricinoleyl alcohol produces 1,10-decanediol.