Synthesis and properties of alkoxy esters of carbonic acids

Abstract

The use of classical catalysts in the synthesis of mono- and diethers of carbonic acids faces problems such as the multi-stage and wastefulness of the process. In the presented article, esters of carbonic acids were synthesized in the presence of N-methylpyrrolidone, an ionic liquid catalyst. The reaction synthesized alkoxy esters of fatty acids using valerian, kapron, enant, caprylic (C4- C7COOH) acids such as carbonic acids and methyl and ethylcellulose. This catalyst is environmentally friendly, the ether yield is 92-95%.