Methyl Methacrylate → Propanoic acid, 3-(dodecylthio)-2-methyl-, methyl ester

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Into the same type equipment used in Example 1 202 grams of 98% 1-dodecanthiol was added to 1.0 grams of KOH and 112 grams methylmethacrylate with stirring over a 10 minute period. The reaction mixture went from 70° C. to 98° C. The reaction mixture was stirred an extra hour at 98° C. to 93° C. and slowly heated up to 122° C. over a 5 hour period. The reaction mixture was stripped at 125° C. and 20 mm pressure. GC analysis indicated a purity of 93.2% product. 300 grams filtered product was obtained.

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