| abstract |
A compound of formula (1):wherein, in at least one occurrence, R1 is an alkyl group having at least seventeen carbons; R2 includes a polyalkyleneoxide; R3 includes a C6 carbocyclic group; and n is an integer of at least 1. A process for preparing a compound of the formula (1) comprising combining reactants comprising: (a) a monoacid compound of the formula R1-COOH, or a reactive equivalent thereof; (b) a diamine compound of the formula H2N-R2-NH2, or a reactive equivalent thereof; and (c) a diacid compound of the formula HOOC-R3-COOH, or a reactive equivalent thereof; and heating reactants (a), (b) and (c) at a sufficient temperature, and for a sufficient time, to provide a reaction product that comprises a compound of formula (1). A process of printing, the process including melting a compound of formula (1) and depositing compound of formula (1) onto a substrate. |