In this paper, the chemical structure of chitosan has been
modified by trans esterification reaction with methyl esters both of
octanoic and dodecanoic acid, using potassium carbonate as a based
catalyst, the degree of substitution has been determ
inated to change
hydrophilic properties, Some physical properties of trans
esterification products has been determined by measuring the
Kinematic viscosity, degree of turbidity and density of their water
solutions.
Tow compounds have been synthesised: tetra butyl ammonium
alginate and dodecanoate sodium alginate ester.
The synthesis of compound (1) by transferring
sodium alginate to Alginic acid and then adjusted by tetra-butyl
ammonium hydroxide. The comp
ound (2) was synthesised from
tetra-butyl ammonium alginate according to Fisherest erification,
between tetra-butylammonium alginate and dodecanoic acid and
using (Amberlyst-15) as a hetrogeneous acid catalyst, and then the
product react with sodium carbonate.
Kinetic studies were carried out on the reaction between 1,10–
Decanedioland dimeric fatty acid C36 in melt phase. The reaction was
performed at 140, 150, 160, 170, and 185ºC and followed by determining the
acid value of the product.