Chemicals
Based Technologies -
Manufacture of Sebacic Acid by Pyrolysis of Castor
Oil
Introduction
Castor oil is split to produce fatty acids which are
subjected to alkali fusion. The products are neutralized
to separate 2-octanol and other fatty acids. Sebacic
acid is obtained on further acidification which separated
and purified. Processing is simpler and cost effective
Applications
Sebacic acid esters are used as plastizers, a modifier
for dimer acid based polyamides in the manufacture of
Nylon 6, 10 and Nylon 10, 10 and also used in synlubes.
Technology
Transfer Assistance Offered: Know-how, Consultancy,
Design evaluation.
Contact for more information:
Sri. G. Sampath Kumar
Scientist ‘F’ & Head, Business Development
Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
Tarnaka, Hyderabad – 500 007
India
