abstract |
High basicity calcium carboxylates, useful as lubricants and as additives for fuels and paints are obtained by carbonation of a mixture of a C7 to C15 carboxylic acid, preferably a branched chain oxo acid and excess calcium at a rate. temperature between 15 and 60 ° C, in the presence of a volatile solvent. Products with a basicity of 4 to 8 can be obtained. |