Synthesis of a Palm-Based Star-Shaped Hydrocarbon via Oleate Metathesis

Article abstract of DOI:10.1007/BF02523427

10,11-Dioctyleicosane, a star-shaped hydrocarbon, has been successfully synthesized from 9-octadecene (a product from metathesis of methyl oleate or ethyl oleate) through dimerization followed by hydrogenation.The product was determined by 13C nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopic and gas chromatography/mass spectrometric techniques.This hydrocarbon likely exhibits lubricating properties that can be used as high-performance functional fluids in automotive lubrication.We also report the presence of a novel product, a trimer that was formed during the synthesis. - Key words: Diethyl 9-octadecenedioate; 10,11-dioctyl eicosane; ethyl and methyl oleates; metathesis; 9-octadecene; palm oil; star-shaped hydrocarbon.