Process for the manufacture of isopropyl esters by the reaction of propylene with carboxylic acids

摘要

Isopropyl esters of carboxylic acids having up to 20 carbon atoms are prepared by passing propylene and the respective carboxylic acid continuously in parallel flow over an acid ion exchanger of the sulfonic acid type. The service life of the catalyst is greatly improved by adding a small amount of a strong mineral acid.