| abstract |
The present disclosure provides a dialkyl carbonate prepared from a methyl branched primary C 16 -C 17 alcohol. The dialkyl carbonate is prepared by transesterifying a reactant dialkyl carbonate with the methyl branched primary C 16 -C 17 alcohol under transesterification reaction conditions. The subsequently produced dialkyl carbonate may be used in various applications, including, but not limited to, in lubricating, cosmetic and textile products and applications. |