Carboxy ester ketals, methods of manufacture, and uses thereof
This disclosure is directed to compound of formula (1): wherein R 1 is a C 7-18 alkyl, R 2 is hydrogen or a C 1-3 alkyl, each R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , and R 7 is independently hydrogen or a C 1-6 alkyl, a is 2-3, and b is 0-1, its method of preparation and uses thereof in water-borne coating compositions, cleaning compositions, fragrance, and personal care compositions.
1. A compound of formula (1):
wherein
R 1 is a 2-ethylhexyl, 1-nonyl, or 3,5,5-trimethylhexyl group,
R 2 is hydrogen or a C 1-3 alkyl,
each R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , and R 7 is independently hydrogen or a C 1-6 alkyl,
a is 2-3, and
b is 0-1.
2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R 2 is methyl, each R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , and R 6 is hydrogen or a C 1-3 alkyl, R 7 is hydrogen, a is 2-3, and b is 0- 1 .
3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R 2 is methyl, each R 3 , R 4 , and R 5 is hydrogen, R 6 is hydrogen or a C 1-3 alkyl, R 7 is hydrogen, a is 2, and b is 0-1.
4. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R 2 is methyl, R 3 is hydrogen, R 6 is hydrogen, methyl, or ethyl, R 7 is hydrogen, a is 2, and b is 0.
5. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is of formula (1a)
wherein R l is a 2-ethylhexyl 1-nonyl, or 3 5 5-trimethylhexyl group.
6. A method of making the compound of claim 1 , the method comprising contacting a ketoacid ester of formula (2)
with a diol of formula (3)
under reaction conditions effective to form a compound of formula (1) or transesterifying a compound of formula (4)
wherein R 8 is a C 1-6 alkyl group, with an alcohol of the formula R 1 —OH to form the compound of formula (1) and wherein R 1 , R 2 , R 3 ,R 4 , R 5 ,R 6 , and R 7 , a, and b are as defined in claim 1 .
7. A coating composition comprising water;
a polymer binder; and
a compound of formula (1):
wherein
R l is a C 7-18 alkyl,
R 2 is hydrogen or a C 1-3 alkyl,
each R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , and R 7 is independently hydrogen or a C 1-6 alkyl,
a is 2-3, and
b is 0-1; and further
wherein the coating composition comprises less than or equal to about 250 g/1 VOC as determined using ASTM Method D3960.
8. The coating composition of claim 7 , wherein the composition is a paint composition, an adhesive composition, a sealant composition, a clear coat composition, a stain composition, a caulk composition, or an ink composition.
9. The coating composition of claim 7 , wherein R 1 is a 2-ethylhexyl, 1-nonyl, or 3,5,5-trimethylhexyl group.
10. The coating composition of claim 7 , having a pH of about 7.5 to about 10.
11. The coating composition of claim 7 , comprising
a latex polymer binder;
water; and
the compound of formula (1),
wherein the composition is a latex paint composition.
12. The coating composition of claim 11 , comprising about 0.1 to about 30 wt. % of the compound of formula (1) based on the dry weight of the latex polymer binder.
13. The coating composition of claim 11 , wherein the latex polymer binder comprises an emulsion polymer containing units derived from polymerization of vinyl acetate, acrylic acid, an acrylic acid C 1-4 alkyl ester, methacrylic acid, or a methacrylic acid C 1-4 alkyl ester, optionally with units derived from styrene, a-methyl styrene, vinyl chloride, acrylonitrile, methacrylonitrile, ureido methacrylate, vinyl acetate, itaconic acid, crotonic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, ethylene, hydroxyethyl acrylate, hydroxypropyl acrylate, a C 4-8 conjugated diene, vinyl versatate, or a combination thereof.
14. The coating composition of claim 11 , wherein the latex polymer binder comprises an acrylic, styrene-acrylic, vinyl acetate, vinyl-acrylic, or acrylated ethylene-vinyl acetate emulsion polymer.
15. The coating composition of claim 13 , wherein the latex polymer binder is a vinyl acetate emulsion polymer.
16. A coating composition of claim 7 , comprising:
a water-reducible polymer binder;
water; and
the compound of formula (1)
wherein the composition is a water-reducible coating composition.
17. The coating composition of claim 16 , comprising about 0.1 to about 30 wt. % of the compound of formula (1) based on the dry weight of the polymer binder.
18. A method of coating a substrate comprising contacting a coating composition of claim 7 , with a surface of a substrate to form a coating; and drying the coating.
19. A coated substrate made by the method of claim 18 .
20. A cleaning or personal care composition comprising
a cleaning or personal care component; and
the compound of claim 1 .
21. The composition of claim 20 , wherein the compound is of formula (1 a)
wherein R l is a 2-ethylhexyl, 1-nonyl, or a 3,5,5-trimethylhexyl group.
22. The composition of claim 20 , wherein the composition is a cleaning composition, and the cleaning component is a cosolvent, a plurality of abrasive particles, an organic amine, an antioxidant, a biocide, a colorant, a corrosion inhibitor, a defoamer, a dye, an enzyme, a light stabilizer, an odor masking agent, a plasticizer, a preservative, a rust inhibitor, a surfactant, a thickener, a soil suspending agent, a builder, a chelating agent, a bleach, a bleach activator, a bleach stabilizer, a pH control agent, a hydrotrope, a fabric softener, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing.
23. The composition of claim 22 , wherein the composition is a laundry detergent, hard surface cleaner, soft surface cleaner, dishwasher cleaner, glass cleaner, oven cleaner, concrete cleaner, form cleaner, mold cleaner, paint remover, graffiti remover, ink remover, sealant remover, adhesive remover, mastic remover, photoresist remover, wax remover, asphalt remover, sap remover, oil remover, grease remover, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing.
24. The composition of claim 20 , wherein the composition is a personal care composition, and the personal care component is an active agent, a cosmetic colorant, a surfactant, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing.
25. A personal care composition comprising
a personal care component; and
a compound of formula (1)
wherein
R l is a C 7-18 alkyl,
R 2 is hydrogen or a C 1-3 alkyl,
each R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , and R 7 is independently hydrogen or a C 1-6 alkyl,
a is 2-3, and
b is 0-1;
wherein the personal care component is an active agent, a cosmetic colorant, a surfactant, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing; and
wherein the active agent is an anti-aging agent, anti-acne agent, skin whitener, ultraviolet light absorber, tanning agent, anti-alopecia agent, antifungal agent, anti-dandruff agent, anti-perspirant, antimicrobial, organic medicinal, depilatory compound, hair dye, insect repellant, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing.
26. The composition of claim 24 , wherein the composition is a shampoo, a body cleaner, an eye care product, a cosmetic, a fragrance, a hair coloring formulation, a hair straightening or permanent wave formulation, a nail care formulation, a toothpaste, a mouthwash, a shave cream, a skin care formulation, a sun care formulation, a lip care formulation, an antiperspirant, or a foot care formulation.
27. A fragrant composition comprising:
at least one fragrant composition; and
the compound of claim 1 .
28. The fragrant composition of claim 27 , wherein
the compound is of formula (1a)
wherein R l is a 2-ethylhexyl, 1-nonyl, or 3,5,5-trimethylhexyl group.
29. A coating composition comprising water;
a polymer binder; and
a compound of claim 1 .
30. The coating composition of claim 29 comprising:
a latex polymer binder;
water; and
a compound of claim 1 ;
wherein the composition is a latex paint composition.
31. The coating composition of claim 29 comprising:
a water-reducible polymer binder;
water; and
a compound of claim 1 ;
wherein the composition is a water-reducible coating composition.