2-Ethylhexanoic Acid → HCID 178443852, compound

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A mixture of 18 grams (0.196 mole) of vanadium pentoxide, 51.1 grams (0.895 mole) of iron powder (97.8% iron), 348.2 grams (2.402 moles) of 2-ethylhexanoic acid (acid number 387), 30 grams of hexylene glycol (stabilizer), 25 grams of water and 60 grams of mineral spirits was agitated for 1 hour with an air sparge. The mixture was then heated to 70° C. and held for 11.5 hours. The reaction product was heated to 135° C. under vacuum to remove water, filtered and diluted with mineral spirits to 6.0% iron and 1.0% vanadium.

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