Heterogeneous esterification catalyst, process for its production and its use in the production of residue esters.

摘要

The invention relates to a heterogeneous catalyst comprising one or more metals having an atomic number greater than or equal to twelve in a physical form having a surface area greater than 0.0001 square feet/gram coated with a compound of a metal of Group I to VIII of the Periodic Table other than tin and, optionally, a tin-containing compound. Other aspects of the invention are a process for producing the catalyst and the use of the catalyst in the production of high-boiling esters.