Selective synthesis of 2-octyl acrylate by acid catalyzed esterification of 2-octanol and acrylic acid

摘要

A method of making 2-octyl acrylate comprising reacting 2-octanol with acrylic acid in the presence of an acid catalyst and added water is described. The 2-octanol may be derived from renewable resources, such as castor oil. The method is efficient and provides selectivity for 2-octyl acrylate.