| abstract |
The present invention is directed to a process for synthesizing at least one levulinate ester, said process comprising the reaction of furfuryl alcohol polymer with at least one other alcohol in the presence of water and at least one catalyst, said catalyst comprising at least one metal selected from bismuth, gallium, aluminum, tin and iron and said furfuryl alcohol polymer being obtainable by condensation of furfuryl alcohol at a temperature of at least 50℃. |