276. BÜCHER, K., AND SCHWARZ, H. (Ruhrchemie A. G.). [The Direct Conversion of Aldehydes, From the Oxo Synthesis, Into Esters.] German Patent 815,038, Sept. 27, 1951; appl. filed Oct. 2, 1948 (Cl. 12 6). Chem. Zentralb., 1952. I, p. 3733.

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276. BÜCHER, K., AND SCHWARZ, H. (Ruhrchemie A. G.). [The Direct Conversion of Aldehydes, From the Oxo Synthesis, Into Esters.] German Patent 815,038, Sept. 27, 1951; appl. filed Oct. 2, 1948 (Cl. 12 6). Chem. Zentralb., 1952. I, p. 3733.

Conversion takes place through stepwise esterification by treatment with alkali. The operation is preformed in step (1) at 100º-200º, preferably under reflux. The amount of alkali is 5-10 parts per 100 of aldehydes, the esterification taking 1-3 hr. Example.

BUCKER, E. R. See abs. 3724.