摘要 |
The invention relates to the preparation of a cellulose ether that is hydrophobically modified with an alkyl or alkenylketene dimer the general formula of which is in which R1 and R2 are alkyl or alkenyl chain, such as one having 5 to 22, preferably 13 to 20, most preferably 14 to 18 carbons. The product can be used in water-based products to control the rheological properties, for example. Objects of use include, for example, detergents, paper coating mixtures, paints, dispersing agents, and oil drilling muds.
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