| abstract |
A method for making an acetal compound is disclosed, comprising thensteps of: (a) adding a carbonyl compound, an alcohol, and a dehydrating agentnto an environment wherein the carbonyl compound is selected from the groupnconsisting of an aldehyde, a ketone, and mixtures thereof; and (b) pressurizingnthe mixture of step (a), wherein the pressurization causes the carbonylncompound and the alcohol to react and form the acetal compound. |