Methanol → Methyl levulinate

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Reaction Steps

Combine levulinic acid (6.0 g) and Amberlyst 15 in methanol (75 mL). After 24 hours, remove the resin by filtration and evaporate in vacuo to obtain a residue. Partition the residue between ethyl acetate and saturated sodium bicarbonate solution. Dry the organic layer over MgSO4, filter, and evaporate in vacuo to give the title compound.

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