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deep colour, probably due to the occurrence of side reactions. Therefore, the quantity of sulfuric acid added: must be proper.

Fig. 3 Relationships between velocity constants and temperatures in the reactions of sebacic acid with normal- and iso-octyl alcohol,

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normal-octyl alcohol, O—-—-iso-octyl alcohol,

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OM 2 3A ie 5 Cee er ee 7 Oa ek | | AS | GT 2

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Fig. 4 Reactions of equivalent quantity ratio of sebacic acid with normal-octyl alcohol at 140°C catalyzed by 2.142 N sulfuric acid.