Pivalic acid → 3-(Benzyloxy)-2,2-dimethylpropanoic acid

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The spectroscopic data of the compound have already been reported further back in the text. Nafion SAC 13 was used as catalyst for acyloxylating methyl oleate. The following reaction conditions were selected: catalyst velocity 4 mmol/g of catalyst, molar excess of pivalic acid compared to methyl oleate=25, temperature 120° C., batch reaction under atmospheric pressure, reaction time 24 h.

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