Gamma-Butyrolactone → 4-Hydroxy-N-(9-octadecenyl)butyramide

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Oleylamine derived from fat was titrated and found to have an equivalent weight of 266.9 grams (theory=267.5 grams). In a glass reaction vessel, 266.9 grams of the oleylamine were admixed with 86.1 grams of butyrolactone and the mixture heated to 100° C. on a steam bath until reaction was completed in a period of 2 hours. Greater than 95% conversion of the butyrolactone was achieved. The product upon cooling to room temperature produced a slightly off-white, hard, waxy solid which was found to be readily soluble in alcohols. IR=6.14 mu.

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