Figure 1From: Synthesis and optimization ring opening of monoepoxide linoleic acid using p-toluenesulfonic acid Oxirane ring opening reaction to form HYOOA. Notes: 9-10-monoepoxy 12-octadecanoic acid (1a); 12-13-monoepoxy 9-octadecanoic acid (1b); 9-hydroxy-10-oleioxy-12-octadecanoic acid (2a); 12-hydroxy-13-oleioxy-9-octadecanoic acid (2b); R=oleic acid.Back to article page