摘要 |
PURPOSE:To produce a fatty acid ester in excellent productivity (space yield) by reacting a lower fatty acid with a lower olefin. CONSTITUTION:The reaction between a lower fatty acid and a lower olefin is carried out in the presence of phosphotungstomolybdic acid, silicotungstomolybdic acid or at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (1) cesium salt, (2) rubidium salt, (3) thallium salt, (4) ammonium salt and (5) potassium salt of the acids. |