Ion exchange resins

Conversion of ethanol (%)

Yield of EAc (%)

Composition of reaction media (%mol)

AcOH

Ethanol

EAc

Water^a

Amberlyst 15

81

78

15

13

53

19

Amberlyst 16

80

83

15

13

53

18

Amberlyst 36

80

80

15

13

54

18

Dowex 50WX8 200 - 400

79

83

15

14

54

17