Production of ethyl 3-ethoxy propanoate by acid catalyzed addition of ethanol to ethyl acrylate

摘要

This invention pertains to the addition of an alkyl alcohol to an alkyl acrylate to form alkyl 3-alkoxy propanoate catalyzed by a strong acid catalyst. The process has specific application in the addition of ethanol to ethyl acrylate to form ethyl 3-ethoxy propanoate.