Highly selective esterification of bioderived itaconic acid to monobutyl itaconate: kinetic analysis of a reusable 20% (w/w) Rb_0.5Cs_2.0H_0.5PW₁₂O₄₀/MCF catalyst system

Abstract

ZMonobutyl itaconate (MIB) is an important platform molecule-derived monomer that produces biodegradable polymers. In the present study, a heterogeneous catalyst 20% (w/w) Rb0.5Cs2.0H0.5PW12O40/MCF was developed and characterized by different techniques....