Aldehyde oxidation is currently the main production process, using 3,5,5-trimethylhexanal as the raw material. Its structure is as follows: [Image of 3,5,5-trimethylhexanal structure] It undergoes an oxidation reaction with oxygen to yield 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoic acid. The raw material 3,5,5-trimethylhexanal is mainly prepared through olefin hydroformylation. In general aldehyde oxidation to acid production processes, catalysts are often salts of metals such as Co, Mn, and Cu, such as acetates or naphthenates. Their main function is to promote the oxidation to form peracids and facilitate their rapid decomposition.
3,5,5-Trimethylhexanoic acid, is an important organic intermediate. It is also used as an an important raw material and intermediate used in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff.
