SYNTHESIS OF OCTYL ESTER OF METHACRYLIC ACID USING AN IONIC LIQUID CATALYST: REACTION CONDITIONS AND PRODUCT YIELD

Abstract

The current study focuses on the synthesis of the octyl ester of methacrylic acid utilizing an ionic liquid catalyst. The aim was to investigate the reaction conditions and determine the resulting product yield. The research methodology involved conducting a series of experiments where various reaction parameters such as temperature, time, catalyst concentration, and reactant ratio were systematically varied. The reaction progress was monitored using analytical techniques such as Infrared spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The findings revealed that the reaction temperature and catalyst concentration significantly influenced the esterification process, while the reactant ratio had a minor impact. Moreover, it was observed that higher temperatures and increased catalyst concentrations led to higher product yields. The obtained results provide valuable insights into the synthesis of octyl ester of methacrylic acid using ionic liquid catalysts and lay the foundation for further optimization of reaction conditions in future studies.