Patent ID: 6482972
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: C07C,C08K,C12C

Abstract:
A mixture consisting of isomeric nonanols and decanols which is the product of a joint aldol condensation of n-butanal and pentanals in a molar ratio of 1:2 to 1:1wherein said pentanals comprise 60% to 90% by weight of n-pentanal, 10% to 40% by weight of 2-methyl butanal, and up to 1% by weight of 3-methyl butanal, to form an aldol condensation product, hydrogenation of the said condensation product to form said isomeric nonanols and decanols, and separation therefrom of components having boiling points below those of said nonanols and decanols.