Table 2 Effect of various parameter on esterification reaction.
Catalyst loading | Molar ratio OA: MeOH | Temperature (°C) | Time (min) | Efficiency (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Catalyst dosage | ||||
3 wt% | 1:20 | 80 | 60 | 81.2 |
5 wt% | 1:20 | 80 | 60 | 87.6 |
7 wt% | 1:20 | 80 | 60 | 94.3 |
9 wt% | 1:20 | 80 | 60 | 95.7 |
Molar ratio of OA and methanol | ||||
9 wt% | 1:10 | 80 | 60 | 77.8 |
9 wt% | 1:15 | 80 | 60 | 92.5 |
9 wt% | 1:20 | 80 | 60 | 95.7 |
9 wt% | 1:25 | 80 | 60 | 96.4 |
9 wt% | 1:30 | 80 | 60 | 88.3 |
Temperature | ||||
9 wt% | 1:25 | 60 | 60 | 79.3 |
9 wt% | 1:25 | 70 | 60 | 93.6 |
9 wt% | 1:25 | 80 | 60 | 96.4 |
9 wt% | 1:25 | 90 | 60 | 94.1 |
9 wt% | 1:25 | 100 | 60 | 91.7 |
Time | ||||
9 wt% | 1:25 | 80 | 40 | 91.5 |
9 wt% | 1:25 | 80 | 60 | 96.4 |
9 wt% | 1:25 | 80 | 80 | 92 |
9 wt% | 1:25 | 80 | 100 | 90.8 |
