Glycolic Acid → N-octylglycolamide

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Reaction Steps

0.75 mol of glycolic acid were melted at 80° C., then 1.11 mol of octylamine were added dropwise with stirring. After the exothermic reaction had subsided, the mixture was heated for one hour to 165° C. and then the excess amine was distilled off under reduced pressure. The product was obtained after cooling in the form of a white, crystalline solid.

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