Ion exchange resins

Butanol conversion (%)

Yield of BAc (%)

Composition of reaction media (%mol)

AcOH

Butanol

BAc

Water^a

Amberlyst 15

68

74

17

16

38

29

Amberlyst 16

71

61

17

16

35

32

Amberlyst 36

72

68

18

16

37

29

Dowex 50WX8 200 - 400

71

66

17

16

36

31