| abstract |
Mixtures of isomeric decyl alcohols are obtained by hydroformylating mixtures containing butene-1 and butene-2 in two stages to form aldehyde mixtures, condense the separated and combined aldehyde mixtures to form an aldol mixture and separate and hydrogenate the aldol mixture. The mixture of isomeric decyl alcohols, esterified with phthalic acid, gives a mixture of isomeric decyl phthalates which are used as plasticizers. |