COC.[CH3:4][O:5][CH2:6][CH2:7][CH2:8][CH2:9][CH2:10][CH2:11]O.[C:13]([OH:17])(=[O:16])[CH:14]=[CH2:15].C1(C)C=CC(S(O)(=O)=O)=CC=1>C1(C)C=CC=CC=1.O>[C:13]([O:17][CH2:11][CH2:10][CH2:9][CH2:8][CH2:7][CH2:6][O:5][CH3:4])(=[O:16])[CH:14]=[CH2:15]
803.6 grams of the monomethyl ether described in Part (A) above were azeotropically esterified with 629.8 grams acrylic acid in 254.6 grams toluene in the presence of 24 grams p-toluenesulfonic acid and inhibitors until no more water was collected. Conditions were 95°-98° C., nitrogen sparge in vacuo. On completion, the product was washed and neutralized with sodium carbonate. 900 ppm p-methoxyphenol (MEHQ) was added and the solvent removed at 80° C. with maximum vacuum in the presence of an air sparge. Filter aid was added and the product filtered at 60° C. to give a clear, yellow liquid having a viscosity of 6.5 cps and a Gardener color of 3. Equipment used was a 2 liter flask, thermometer, Dean-Stark condenser and sparge tube.
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