Ion exchange resins

Conversion of ethanol (%)

Yield of EAc (%)

Composition of reaction media (%mol)

AcOH

Ethanol

EAc

Water^a

Amberlyst 15

71

69

17

14

35

34

Amberlyst 16

71

69

16

14

34

36

Amberlyst 36

71

69

16

14

35

35

Dowex 50WX8 200 - 400

70

68

16

15

34

35