| abstract |
Ring-opening prods. (I) of epoxidised fats are claimed, in which the free OH gps. are converted into Zerewitinoff-inactive form by reaction with - monofunctional carboxylic acids or functional derivs. thereof, - halides or esters of carbonic acid, - aldehydes or - ketones. Also claimed is a process for the prodn. of (I) in which esterification is carried out by reaction with acetic acid and acetic anhydride in a multi-tray esterification column. |