Each compound has different characteristics, and only by selecting the characteristics of the compound suitable for a specific situation can the compound be applied on a large scale. 6149-41-3, name is Methyl 3-hydroxypropanoate. This compound has unique chemical properties. The synthetic route is as follows. Application In Synthesis of Methyl 3-hydroxypropanoate
Example 16 This example describes the preparation of various alkyl acrylate esters by dehydrating 3-HP esters using various catalysts. A catalyst was placed in a 3-neck flask that was equipped with a temperature probe (in contact with the catalyst). A distillation column and receiving flask were attached so that the vapors formed during the reaction could be collected, and the catalyst was heated to the desired temperature. A solution of a 3-hydroxypropionic acid ester in the corresponding alcohol was added drop-wise directly onto the catalyst using a syringe. The liquid that distilled over was collected and analyzed by gas chromatography. The results, and corresponding experimental conditions are shown in the following table. Ester Catalyst Temperature Concentration Solvent Yield of Yield of (C) of Ester in Acrylic Acrylic Solvent ester (GC) acid (GC) – (%) (%) (%) Ethyl NaH2P04-Silica 275-EtOH 49 26 Ethyl NaH2PO4-Silica 250 35 EtOH 53 Ethyl NaH2PO4-Silica 250 50 EtOH 14 21 Ethyl NaH2PO4-Silica 180 40 EtOH 30 – Ethyl Copper-H3PO4 220 20 EtOH 50 50 Methyl NaH2PO4-Silica 280-MeOH 78 Methyl CuS04-Silica 280-MeOH 37 9 Methyl Cs2CO3-Silica 220 45 MeOH 49 – Butyl NaH2PO4-Silica 280 50 BuOH 40 Similar dehydration reactions were performed using 3-HP as the starting material and a flask containing heated catalyst in place of the GC: (a) Aqueous 3-HP was dehydrated to acrylic acid over NaH2PO4-Silica gel catalyst at 180C. Based on GC and HPLC analysis, the yield of acrylic acid was 90- 96%. (b) Aqueous 3-HP was dehydrated to acrylic acid over H3PO4-Silica gel catalyst at 180C. Based on GC and HPLC analysis, the yield of acrylic acid was 85-90%. (c) Aqueous 3-HP was dehydrated to acrylic acid over CuS04-Silica gel catalyst at 180C. Based on GC and HPLC analysis, the yield of acrylic acid was 73%. (d) Aqueous 3-HP was dehydrated to acrylic acid over Zeolite H-ss powder and 85% H3PO4 as the catalyst at 180C. Based on GC and HPLC analysis, the yield of acrylic acid was 71%. (e) Aqueous 3-hydroxyisobutyric acid was dehydrated to methacrylic acid over NaH2PO4-Silica gel catalyst at 270C. Based on GC analysis, the yield of methacrylic acid was 79%.
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