Abstract:In this study, plant oil-derived oleic acid was modified chemically to generate estolide esters that displayed low pour points and good oxidation stability. Specifically, oleic acid was reacted with hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) to yield estolide with hydroxyl groups, which were then end-capped with various organic acids of different chain lengths and structures, while the carboxylic acid group of estolide was esterified with 2-ethylhexanol (2EH). Analysis results revealed that products end-capped with lauric a… Show more
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