Lactic Acid → 2-Acetoxypropionic Acid

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In an independent experiment, a molar equivalent of lactic acid was utilized as a starting reagent in place of methyl lactate. The lactic acid reagent utilized was an aqueous solution containing approximately 85% lactic acid, by weight. The reaction conditions were otherwise as indicated above. NMR analysis of the resulting product material indicated a 2-acetoxy propionic acid product yield of greater than about 90% with some dimer or polymer byproduct formation apparent.

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