| abstract |
Cycloaliphatic polyols of the formulan wherein R, and R 2 , which may be the same or different, represent hydrogen atoms or methyl groups; R 3 and R 4 , which may be the same or different, represent hydrogen atoms or hydroxymethyl groups; n x is an integer of from 3 to 6, and y is an integer of from 6 to 9, the sum of x and y being 12; with the proviso that at least one of R, and R 2 represents a hydrogen atom and at least one of R 3 and R 4 represents a hydroxymethyl group. n These polyols are prepared by reduction of acids or derivatives and are used in the preparation of urethane or melamine coatings or mouldings. |