Ion exchange resins

Butanol conversion (%)

Yield of BAc (%)

Composition of reaction media (%mol)

AcOH

Butanol

BAc

Water^a

Amberlyst 15

79

68

17

16

51

17

Amberlyst 16

81

82

16

13

55

16

Amberlyst 36

81

81

14

13

57

16

Dowex 50WX8 200 - 400

81

83

15

13

57

15