Surfatech - Guerbet Alcohols Technology

 

Guerbet alcohols have been known for over 100 years now. Marcel Guerbet pioneered the basic chemistry in the 1890s. It has allowed for the synthesis of a regiospecific beta branched hydrophobe which introduces high purity, branching into the molecule. The ability to capitalize upon this reaction sequence and develop derivatives has resulted in many materials that find use in applications where liquidity and lubrication are important. The various market segments include metal lubrication, plastic mold release, paper processing, synlube, and personal care. The chemistry results in a unique class of materials that remain underutilized to this day.

 

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