abstract |
Apparatus by which an esterification precursor is continuously converted to an esterification reaction product liquid by admixing a feed stream of the precursor into and with a circulating stream of the product liquid, heating the admixture to vaporize a low-boiling component, the heating being at a sufficient temperature and for a sufficient time to convert the precursor to the product liquid, and continuously withdrawing a stream of the product liquid from the circulating admixture. |