abstract |
The invention relates to methods for producing alkyl(meth)acrylates, comprising the following steps: transesterifying an a-hydroxy carboxylic acid alkyl ester with (meth)acrylic acid whereby obtaining alkyl(meth)acrylates and a-hydroxy carboxylic acid, and; dehydrating the a-hydroxy carboxylic acid whereby obtaining (meth)acrylic acid. |