Process for producing monobranched fatty acids or alkyl esters

摘要

A process for producing C10-C26 monobranched fatty acids or alkyl esters thereof which includes isomerizing unsaturated C10-C26 fatty acids or alkyl esters thereof in the presence of a catalyst which comprises both a zeolite and a Lewis base. The zeolite can be reused after simple separation from the reaction products without having to regenerate. The process is particularly suitable for producing highly monobranched fatty acids or alkyl esters thereof.

主权项

1. A composition comprising:
(i) greater than 60% by weight of monobranched C10-C26 fatty acids or alkyl esters thereof; (ii) greater than 3% by weight of linear C10-C26 fatty acids or alkyl esters thereof; and (iii) less than 5% by weight of lactones; all based on the total weight of the composition.