Eastman Briefs FOR
NOVEMBER
Neo-alcohols C (C n H 2nt ,)-C-C-OH C We're piloting a series of new primary alcohols de scribed by the above formula, where η equals 2,4,6 or 8. As you will note they are characterized by the gemdimethyl configuration which causes some steric hindrance, and this in turn leads to slightly reduced activity by comparison with primary alcohols in gen eral. But this is good, for it contributes to derivative stability—both thermal and hydrolytic, and we think, oxidative. At any rate, we believe these neo-alcohols will give research and development chemists something to con jure with. The information below, extracted from our own research notebooks, may help you decide if eval uation samples are in order. We will be pleased to supply them. Physical Properties Form Boiling point, 760mm.°C. 10 mm.°C. Freezing point, °C. Density,20/VC.g./cc.
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136 JfO.8 — 33 0.8268
172 208 67 92.5
