Research Article Open Access

The Effect of Reaction Temperature on Retaining Oxirane Oxygen Contents in the Synthesis of Epoxidized Diethanolamides

C. S. Lee, T. L. Ooi and C. H. Chuah

Abstract

Epoxidized diethanolamides were synthesized by reacting diethanolamine (DEA) with mixture of Epoxidized Palm Olein (EPOo ,40% w/w) and Refined Bleached Deodorized Palm Kernel Olein (RBDPKOo , 60% w/w) at 1:3 molar at 80°C for 5 h and continued at 110°C for another 4 h of reaction time. Synthesized diethanolamides with high content of epoxides were reacted with isocyanate in the presence of AlCl3-THF complex catalyst to produce oxazolidone linkages in polyurethane network. The rigid polyurethane foam produced is of better quality as compared to the commercially available foam.

American Journal of Applied Sciences
Volume 6 No. 1, 2009, 72-77

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajassp.2009.72.77

Submitted On: 5 March 2008 Published On: 31 January 2009

How to Cite: Lee, C. S., Ooi, T. L. & Chuah, C. H. (2009). The Effect of Reaction Temperature on Retaining Oxirane Oxygen Contents in the Synthesis of Epoxidized Diethanolamides . American Journal of Applied Sciences, 6(1), 72-77. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajassp.2009.72.77

  • 3,785 Views
  • 4,805 Downloads
  • 9 Citations

Download

Keywords

  • Amine value
  • epoxidized diethanolamides
  • FTIR
  • hydroxyl value
  • oxirane oxygen contents