2-heptylphenol

Conditions: temp:0.00; pressure:0.00; stir:; See reaction.notes.procedure_details.

Procedure: To a mixture of 268 grams (1.0 equivalent) oleyl alcohol, 124 grams (0.6 equivalent) of heptylphenol, 1000 grams of mineral oil, and 190 grams of water was added at 70° C. 306 grams (4.0 equivalents) of barium oxide. This mixture was heated at reflux temperature for an hour and then treated with carbon dioxide at 150° C. until the mixture was neutral. The mixture was filtered through Hyflo to yield a liquid product having the following analyses: was added at 70° C This mixture was heated at reflux temperature for an hour The mixture was filtered through Hyflo to yield a liquid product