Addition Reaction of Linoleic Acid and Acrylic Acid in the Presence of 1, 1-Dithio-di-2-naphtol

Abstract

Addition reaction of linoleic acid and acrylic acid was studied in the presence of 1, 1'-dithiodi-2-naphtol (DTDN). Equimolecular acrylic acid was added dropwise to linoleic acid in the presence of 1 wt% DTDN for 4 hr at 250. Adduct of linoleic acid and acrylic acid was obtained in 72.6 % yield. The adduct was isolated and identified by NMR and mass spectrum.