摘要:
A process for the production of terephthalate esters having the following general formula (I). ##STR1## Substituents R and R' are the same or different and represent a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 6 to 15 carbon atoms. The process comprises reacting a terephthalate polyester with a high molecular weight alcohol or mixture of high molecular weight alcohols in the presence of a catalyst and recovering the desired compound according to formula (I). This process is particularly useful for recycling scrap terephthalate polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate and polybutylene terephthalate.