Alkylation process
AssigneeBP Chemicals (Additives) Limited
InventorsAndrew D. Feilden, David J. Moreton, Charles B. Thomas
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Abstract
A process for the production of an alkyl salicylic acid in which the alkyl substituent has at least 6 carbon atoms is disclosed, comprising reacting salicylic acid with an olefin having at least 6 carbon atoms at elevated temperature in the presence of sulphuric acid as a catalyst. Lubricating oil additives comprising a metal salt of such alkylated salicylic acids and a process for making them are also disclosed.
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Process for the production of an alkyl salicylic acid in which the alkyl substituent has at least 6 carbon atoms, comprising reacting salicylic acid with an olefin having at least 6 carbon atoms at elevated temperature in the presence of sulphuric acid as a catalyst.
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