摘要 |
According to the present invention there is provided a process for simultaneous or sequential separation of a mixture resulting from an alkoxylation reaction of a) at least one C4-C18 alcohol with b) at least one epoxide, comprising bringing said mixture into contact with pressurized CO2 having a concentration of at least 90% by weight, and collecting at least two fractions which differ in the average number of alkoxy units which are attached to said alcohol(s), at least a part of at least one but not all of said at least two fractions being recycled as raw material for the alkoxylation.
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