Higher aldehyde separation process

摘要

This invention relates to a process for separating an aldehyde that contains at least seven carbon atoms and that is free of alpha substituents from a solution containing the aldehyde and a non-polar organic liquid which process comprises contacting the solution with water under conditions such that a solid hydrate of the aldehyde forms and separating the solid hydrate from the solution. This invention also relates to novel hydrates so produced.