Formic Acid → Hexyl 4-oxopentanoate

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A 5 cc autoclave is charged with 2 cc of an aqueous solution containing 2 mmoles of levulinic acid and 0.2 mmoles of formic acid. 3 wt. % toluene sulfonic acid is added as a catalyst. The reactor is pressurized to 0.69 MPa with 1-hexene and heated to 100° C. for 2 hours while maintaining a constant pressure of 1-hexene. After cooling, the organic phase is separated. A mixture of hexyl formate and hexyl levulinate is formed as product.

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