Esters, Hydrogenated Derivatives Thereof, and Processes for Producing the Same

摘要

Processes for the production of compositions including esters and their hydrogenated derivatives are provided. The esters and the hydrogenated derivatives may be produced with among other things alcohols that are derived from biological sources such as photosynthetic microorganisms. The esters and/or the hydrogenated derivatives may be employed as plasticizers for polymeric compositions.

主权项

1. A process for the production of an ester, comprising:
(a) obtaining at least one C4 to C13 alcohol derived from one or more photosynthetic microorganisms; and (b) contacting and reacting at least one carboxylic acid or at least one carboxylic acid anhydride with the at least one C4 to C13 alcohol to produce a product comprising the ester resulting from the reaction.